Q18 / 57 · KVPY 2019 (SA) · Chemistry

Treatment with lime can remove hardness of water caused by

  • A
    CaCl2
  • B
    CaSO4
  • Correct answer
    C
     CaHCO32
  • D
    CaCO3

Solution

Temporary hardness (caused by bicarbonates of calcium or magnesium) can be removed by using lime, Ca(OH)2
CaHCO32+Ca(OH)2⟶2CaCO3+2H2O

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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