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Chemistry Question on water

Temporary hardness of water is due to the presence of

A

Magnesium bicarbonate

B

Calcium chloride

C

Magnesium sulphate

D

Calcium carbonate

Answer

Magnesium bicarbonate

Explanation

Solution

Chlorides and sulphates of Mg and Ca produces permanent hardness, and bicarbonates of Mg and Ca produces temporary hardness