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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?

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 C Ca(OH)2
Ca(OH)2(A)+Na2CO3CaCO3+2NaOHCa(OH)2+CO2CaCO3+H2O
Ca(OH)2 is used to remove temporary hardness in Clark's method.

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