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Which chemical is used for removing the permanent hardness of Calcium chloride?

(a) Lime

(b) Chlorine

(c) Soda

(d) Both lime and soda

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This key question is from Lime Soda Process in chapter Water Softening of Environmental Engineering

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Correct option is (b) Chlorine

Explanation: Only soda ash is used for removing the permanent hardness of Calcium chloride whereas for magnesium chloride both lime and soda are used for removing the permanent hardness.

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