Chemical A is used for water softening to remove temporary hardness, A reacts with Na2CO3 to generate caustic soda. When CO2 is bubbled through A, it turns cloudy. What is the chemical formula of A?
A
CaCO3
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B
CaO
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C
Ca(OH)2
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D
Ca(HCO3)2
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Solution
The correct option is DCa(OH)2 The chemical A is calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). It is used for water softening to remove temporary hardness. It reacts with sodium carbonate to form caustic soda. Na2CO3+Ca(OH)2→CaCO3↓+NaOH.
With carbon dioxide gas, it forms calcium carbonate which turns lime water milky. Ca(OH)2+CO2→CaCO3↓+H2O