Which of the following statements are true about washing soda?
(1) Its chemical name is sodium hydrogencarbonate and its aqueous solution is basic in nature.
(2) Its chemical name is sodium carbonate and the pH of its aqueous solution is more than 7.
(3) It is used for raising of cakes while baking.
(4) It is used for the removal of permanent hardness of water.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) (2) and (3) only (B) (2) and (4) only (C) (1) and (3) only (D) (2), (3) and (4) only

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Which of the following statements are true about washing soda?
(1) Its chemical name is sodium hydrogencarbonate and its aqueous solution is basic in nature.
(2) Its chemical name is sodium carbonate and the pH of its aqueous solution is more than 7.
(3) It is used for raising of cakes while baking.
(4) It is used for the removal of permanent hardness of water.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) (2) and (3) only (B) (2) and (4) only (C) (1) and (3) only (D) (2), (3) and (4) only

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