Q14 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry
The major products during the removal of temporary hardness of water are
- A
- Correct answerB
- C
- D
Solution
Temporary hardness of water is removed by Clark's Process and in Clark's process, slaked lime is added to hard water.
Clark's process involves the addition of a controlled quantity of slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) into the hard water
Insoluble calcium and magnesium carbonates precipitated out as end products of the reaction and no longer cause hardness.
Slaked lime is itself a source of calcium ions (and hence hardness) so care must be taken to avoid adding in excess quantity.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.