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Question

Sodium carbonate can be manufactured by Solvay??s process but potassium carbonate cannot be prepared because

A

$K_2CO_3$ is more soluble

B

$K_2CO_3$ is less soluble

C

$KHCO_3$ is more soluble than $NaHCO_3$

D

$KHCO_3$ is less soluble than $NaHCO_3$

Answer

$KHCO_3$ is more soluble than $NaHCO_3$

Explanation

Solution

$KHCO_3$ cannot be precipitated out due to higher solubility.