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Question:

Which of the following pairs of substances cannot exist together in solution?

Na2CO3+NaOH

NaHCO3+Na2CO3

NaHCO3+NaOH

NaOH+NaCl

Solution:

The correct option is C. NaHCO3 + NaOH. NaHCO3 is a soluble salt of a weak acid, while NaOH is a strong base. Therefore, they react and cannot exist together in a solution. The reaction is: NaHCO3 + NaOH → Na2CO3 + H2O