Q.

Statement 1 : Calgon is used for removing Ca2+  and Mg2+ ions from hard water.Statement 2 : Calgon forms soluble complexes with Ca2+  and Mg2+ in which properties of these ions are masked.

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a

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.

b

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

c

Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

d

Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

answer is C.

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Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true.Calgon mask the properties of Ca2+  and Mg2+ ions present in water without removing them as ppt.
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Statement 1 : Calgon is used for removing Ca2+  and Mg2+ ions from hard water.Statement 2 : Calgon forms soluble complexes with Ca2+  and Mg2+ in which properties of these ions are masked.