Q. Which compound is known as ‘Pearl ash’?

A
Potassium hydroxide
B
Sodium hydroxide
C
Potassium carbonate
D
Sodium carbonate
Solution:

Potassium carbonate, K2CO3, appears as a white powder or as colorless solid crystal and has a salty taste. Also known as potash or pearl ash, it may be used in pharmaceutical laboratories as a drying agent or as a source of potassium.

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