JEE Main2003ChemistryHydrogenActual
Which one of the following processes will produce hard water?
Options
- ASaturation of water with MgCO ₃
- BSaturation of water with CaSO ₄
- CAddition of Na ₂ SO ₄ to water
- DSaturation of water with CaCO ₃
Correct answer
B. Saturation of water with CaSO ₄
Step-by-step solution
Permanent hardness of water is due to chlorides and sulphates of calciumand magnesium.