Inorganic builders are put into detergents to act as a buffer, i.e. to keep the pH close to 7. Sodium tripolyphosphate is a major one used. The equation for its formation is shown below:
aNaH2PO4 + bNa 2HPO4 → cNa 5P3O10 + dH2O
What are the values of a, b, c and d?
Answer:
10) D
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