Temporary hardness of water is due to the :

bicarbonate ion

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sulphate ion

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chloride ion

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nitrate ion

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Solution

The correct option is A bicarbonate ion
Hardness of water due to bicarbonate ion is temporary and can be removed by boiling or through precipitation with calcium hydroxide.

Hence the correct option is A.

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