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A compound ‘X’ of sodium is used as an antacid and it decomposes on strong heating.

(i) Name the compound ‘X’ and give its chemical formula.

(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the decomposition of ‘X’.

(iii) Give one use of compound ‘X’ besides an antacid.

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(i) Sodium bicarbonate/Sodium hydrogencarbonate/ baking soda and its formula is NaHCO3

(iii) It is used in **** extinguisher and for baking.

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