NEETChemistryHydrogen
What is the primary component used in the ion-exchange method for water softening?
Options
- ASodium chloride
- BSodium aluminium silicate (zeolite)
- CCalcium carbonate
- DMagnesium sulfate
Correct answer
B. Sodium aluminium silicate (zeolite)
Step-by-step solution
The primary component used in the ion-exchange method for water softening is sodium aluminium silicate, also known as zeolite.