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Reaction of calgon with hard water containing Ca2+ ions produces;

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[Na2CaP6O18]2
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Ca2(PO4)3
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CaCO3
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CaSO4
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Solution

The correct option is A [Na2CaP6O18]2
Reaction of calgon (sodium hexametaphosphate) with hard water containing Ca2+ ions produce [Na2CaP6O18]2.
[Na4CaP6O18]2+Ca+2[Na2CaP6O18]2.
The same reaction is also given with Mg2+ ions
This method is used to remove permanent hardness of water used for domestic and laundry purposes.

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