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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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CaO
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Ca(OH)2
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Ca(HCO3)2
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Solution

The correct option is D Ca(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)2CaCO3+NaOH.
With carbon dioxide gas, it forms calcium carbonate which turns lime water milky.
Ca(OH)2+CO2CaCO3+H2O

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