When Zoclite which is hydrated Sodium Al...

When Zoclite which is hydrated Sodium Aluminium Silicate, is treated with hard water, the sodium ions are exchanged with

A

`H^(+)` ions

B

`Ca^(2+)` ions

C

`SO_4^(2-)` ions

D

`OH^(-)` ion

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The correct Answer is:

B

`Na_2Al_2Si_2O_8 + Ca^(2+) to CaAl_2Si_2O_8 + 2Na^(+)`

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