The formula for sodium zeolite which is used in permutit process for softening water is :
A
Na2O.Al2O3.ySiO2.xH2O
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B
Na2.Al2.Si2O4.xH2O
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C
Na2O.AlO3.SiO4.xH2O
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D
K2Al2SiO8.xH2O
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Solution
The correct option is ANa2O.Al2O3.ySiO2.xH2O Sodium zeolite used in permutit process for softening water has the chemical formula of Na2O.Al2O3.ySiO2.xH2O, where the range of values of x=2−6 and y=2−10.