Chemical A is used for water softening to remove temporary hardness. A reacts with sodium carbonate to generate caustic soda. When CO2 is bubbled through a solution of A, it turns cloudy. What is the chemical formula of A
Ca(OH)2 removes temporary hardness in Clark’s process.
Ca(OH)2 + Na2CO3 ---> 2NaOH + CaCO3
Ca(OH)2+CO2----> CaCO3+H2O