In the presence of air,washing soda loses $9$ molecules of water to form a monohydrate: $Na_2CO_3 \cdot 10H_2O \xrightarrow{\text{In open air}} Na_2CO_3 \cdot H_2O + 9H_2O$. This process is known as:

  • A
    Efflorescence
  • B
    Deliquescence
  • C
    Dehydration
  • D
    Hydration

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