Question:

Chemical A is used for water softening to remove temporary hardness, A reacts with Na2Co3 to generate caustic soda. When CO2 is bubbled through A, it turns cloudy. If  the chemical formula of A is \(Ca (OH)_{2} + CO_{2}  \rightarrow  CaCo_{?}  \downarrow + H_{2}O   \)  then what is the value of ?

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Correct Answer: 3

Solution and Explanation

Explanation:
The chemical A is calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2). It is used for water softening to remove temporary hardness. It reacts with sodium carbonate to form caustic soda.Na2CO3+Ca(OH)2CaCO3+NaOHWith carbon dioxide gas, it forms calcium carbonate which turns lime water milky.Ca(OH)2+CO2CaCO3+H2O Hence, the correct answer is 3.
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