Which of the following is used as a cleaning agent for domestic purposes and for softening hard water?

Sodium carbonate

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Calcium hydroxide

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Sodium hydrogen carbonate

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Magnesium hydroxide

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The correct option is C Sodium carbonate
Sodium carbonate decahydrate ( $N a_{2} C O_{3} .10 H_{2} O$ ) also known as washing soda, is used as a cleaning agent and for softening hard water.

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