JEE Main 2022ChemistryHydrogenHardMCQ

JEE Main 2022Hydrogen Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 2)

Question

The products obtained during treatment of hard water using Clark's method are

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Correct answer
CCaCO3 and MgOH2

Step-by-step explanation

In this method calculated amount of lime is added to hard water. It precipitates out calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide which can be filtered off In Clark's method lime water is used.

It is because of low solubility product of Mg(OH)2 as compared to that of MgCO3.

CaHCO32+2CaOH22CaCO3+2H2O

MgHCO32+2CaOH22CaCO3+MgOH2+2H2O

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