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Ion concentrations obtained for a groundwater sample (having pH−8.10) are given below.

IonCa2+ Mg2+ Na+ HCO3 SO24 ClIon concentration (mg/L) 100 6 15 250 45 39 Atomic weight Ca=40 Mg=24 Na=23 H=1 C=12 Q=16 S=32 O=16 Cl=35.5Carbonate hardness (mg/LasCaCO3) present in the above sample is

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289
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205
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250
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275
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Solution

The correct option is B 205
Carbonate hardness is equal to total harndess of alkalinity whichever is less.
Alkalintiy is caused by CO23,HCO3,OH
Hence, alkainity
=[HCO3]×Equivalent weight of CaCO3Equivalent weight of HCO3
=250×5061=205mg/L
Hence carbonate hardness =min{275,205}mg/L
=205mg/L as CaCO3

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