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Question
Several sodium compounds find use in industries. Which of the following compounds are used for textile industry?
(i) Na2CO3
(ii) NaHCO3
(iii) NaOH
(iv) NaCl
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Solution
(i) Na2CO3
(iii) NaOH
Explanation:
Na2CO3 is used in paper paints and textile industry. It is used to manufacture soap powders.
NaOH is used in textile industry for mercerising cotton fabrics.
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