The type of ions responsible for scum formation are:

oxides

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hydroxides

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chlorides

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carbonates

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Solution

The correct option is D oxides
The scum is formed when soap is used in hard water and hard water consists of carbonate. For this process $O x i d e s$ ions responsible for scum formation.
Hence,
The option $(A)$ is correct.

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