Temporary hardness is caused due to the presence of:

magnesium sulphate

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magnesium chloride

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calcium sulphate

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magnesium carbonate

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Solution

The correct option is D magnesium carbonate
Temporary hardness is caused due to the presence of carbonates of calcium and magnesium which can be removed by boiling the water.

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