KVPY2019ChemistryHydrogen
Treatment with lime can remove hardness of water caused by
Options
- ACaCl 2
- BCaSO 4
- CCa HCO 3 2
- DCaCO 3
Correct answer
C. Ca HCO 3 2
Step-by-step solution
Temporary hardness (caused by bicarbonates of calcium or magnesium) can be removed by using lime, Ca ( OH ) 2 Ca HCO 3 2 + Ca ( OH ) 2 ⟶ 2 CaCO 3 + 2 H 2 O