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Which gas is released when sodium bicarbonate is heated?
AOxygen
BHydrogen
CCarbon dioxide
DChlorine
✓ Correct Answer: C — Carbon dioxide
Heating NaHCO3 causes it to decompose into Na2CO3, water, and CO2 gas.
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