why NaHCO3 & NaOH can't exist together in a solution:

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asked Jul 24, 2017 in Chemistry by HariOm Vaja (2,713 points) 4 30 138

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answered Jul 24, 2017 by Rohit Singh (61,782 points) 35 133 358
selected Jul 25, 2017 by sarthaks
 
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NaHCO3 and NaOH both undergo chemical reaction and therefore cannot exist together in solution. NaHCO3 is an acidic salt while NaOH is a base, therefore the two reacts. The reaction is shown below :
NaHCO3  +  NaOH  →Na2CO3  + H2O

commented Jul 24, 2017 by HariOm Vaja (2,713 points) 4 30 138
Thanks again, Sir

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