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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3sb137

Water containing dissolved is boiled for some time. The precipitate formed and the gas evolved are:

  1. A and
  2. B and
  3. C and
  4. D and

Answer: C

Temporary hardness is removed on boiling: . The insoluble carbonate is the precipitate and carbon dioxide is evolved.
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