Washing soda is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Washing soda is:
A. CaOCl₂
B. NaOH
C. Na₂CO₃·10H₂O
D. NaHCO₃
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Washing soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O). Baking soda is NaHCO₃. Caustic soda is NaOH. Bleaching powder is CaOCl₂.

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