Question

In Solvay ammonia process, sodium bicarbonate is precipitated due to

• A. presence of $NH_3$
• B. reaction with $CO_2$
• C. reaction with brine solution
• D. reaction with $NaOH$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

reaction with brine solution

Answer 2

In Solvay ammonia process, sodium bicarbonate is precipitated due to common ion$(Na^+)$ effect provided by brine (concentrated $NaCl$ Solution).