Question: Which of the following potassium compounds is known as 'Pearl ash'?
Options:
K2SO4
K2CO3
KMnO4
KOH
-K2CO3Â or potassium carbonate is known as pearl ash.
-Pearl ash, in ancient times, was created by baking potash in a kiln in order to remove impurities. The remaining fine, white powder was pearl ash.
-Potassium carbonate is an inorganic compound and a white salt which is soluble in water.
-It is mainly used in the production of glass and soap.
-Pearl ash, in ancient times, was created by baking potash in a kiln in order to remove impurities. The remaining fine, white powder was pearl ash.
-Potassium carbonate is an inorganic compound and a white salt which is soluble in water.
-It is mainly used in the production of glass and soap.