Baking powder used to make cake is a mixture of starch,$NaHCO_3$ and $Ca(H_2PO_4)_2$. The function of $Ca(H_2PO_4)_2$ is

  • A
    to slow down the release of $CO_2$ gas
  • B
    being acidic in nature and gives $CO_2$ when moistened with $NaHCO_3$
  • C
    to act as a filler
  • D
    None of the above

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