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Hardness of water is due to presence of salts of

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a
Na+  and  K+
b
Ca2+  and  Mg2+
c
Ca2+  and  K+
d
Ca2+  and  Na+
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Correct option is B

Hardness of water is due to the presence of bicarbonates, chlorides and sulphates of Ca and Mg on it. These Ca2+  and  Mg2+ ions react with the anions of fatty acids present in soaps to form curdy white precipitates. As a result, hard water does not produce lather with soap immediately.


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