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 CCa(OH)2
Ca(OH)2 is used for the softening of temporary hardness of water.
Na2CO3+Ca(OH)2→NaOH+CaCO3
Ca(OH)2+CO2→CaCO3+H2O
Due to the formation of CaCO3, a white precipitate solution becomes cloudy.