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The reagent(s) used for softening the temporary hardness of water are
a) Ca3(PO4)2
b) Ca(OH)2
c) Na2CO3
d) NaOCl

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a
Only a & b
b
Only b & d
c
Only b & c
d
Only a & d

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Correct option is C

Temporary hardness of water is due to the presence of soluble bicarbonates of Ca & Mgi.e,. Ca(HCO3)2   Ag(HCO3)2The temporary hardness of water is removed by 3-ways in all these 3-Process soluble bicarbonates converting into insoluble  carbonates(1) By boiling(2) By heating  with washing soda  [Na2CO3.10H2O] (3) By clark's process: Reagent used in this process is Ca(OH)2.


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