Question:

Identify the pair of chlorides responsible for permanent hardness of water.

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Permanent hardness is caused by chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium.
  • \(NaCl,\ KCl\)
  • \(CaCl_2,\ KCl\)
  • \(AlCl_3,\ MgCl_2\)
  • \(MgCl_2,\ CaCl_2\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation


Step 1:
Permanent hardness of water is caused by soluble salts of calcium and magnesium.

Step 2:
Chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium cause permanent hardness.

Step 3:
The important chloride salts responsible for permanent hardness are: \[ MgCl_2 \] and \[ CaCl_2 \]

Step 4:
Sodium chloride and potassium chloride do not cause hardness because \(Na^+\) and \(K^+\) are not hardness-producing ions. \[ \boxed{MgCl_2,\ CaCl_2} \]
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