Both temporary and permanent hardness is removed on boiling water with :-
A
Ca(OH)2
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B
Na2CO3
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C
CaCO3
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D
CaO
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Solution
The correct option is BNa2CO3 Temporary hardness is removed by boiling water with NaOH and Na2CO3. Ca(HCO3)2+2NaOH→CaCO3↓+Na2CO3+2H2O Permanent hardness is removed by boiling water with sodium carbonate. CaCl2+Na2CO3→CaCO3↓+2NaCl