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General Knowledge · Q34

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 34

Q34

Permanent hardness of water may be removed by the addition of:

A.
Sodium Carbonate
Answer
B.
Alum
C.
Potassium Permanganate
D.
Lime

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Temporary hardness can be removed by boiling or by addition of Ca(OH)2. Permanent hardness can be removed by the addition of washing soda commonly known as sodium carbonate.