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Permanent hardness of water can be removed by adding which substance?

Correct answer A. Sodium carbonate

Explanation

Washing soda (sodium carbonate) precipitates the calcium and magnesium ions of sulphates and chlorides as insoluble carbonates, which boiling cannot remove.

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