A compound X of sodium forms a white powder. It is constituent of baking powder and used in some antacids. When heated it gives a compound Y which is anhydrous and absorbs water tobecome hydrated salt? When dissolved in water it forms a strong base and a weak acid Z.Identify X, Y and Z by writing equations.

A compound X of sodium forms a white powder. It is constituent of baki

1.	A compound X of sodium forms a white powder. It is constituent of baking powder and used in some antacids. When heated it gives a compound Y which is anhydrous and absorbs water tobecome hydrated salt? When dissolved in water it forms a strong base and a weak acid Z.Identify X, Y and Z by writing equations.
Answer» tion:x= sodium HYDROGENCARBONATE heated give a compound Y= sodium carbonate Z=sodium carbonate is weak acid. NaHCO3----heat ---NA2CO3 + CO2 +H2O