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Which of the following salts is responsible for temporary and permanent hardness of water, respectively?

A

`Mg(HCO_(3))_(2)andNa_(2)SO_(4)`

B

`Ca(HCO_(3))_(2)andMgCl_(2)`

C

`MgSO_(4)andMg(HCO_(3))_(2)`

D

`CaCl_(2)andCaSO_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium and chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium are responsible for temporary and permanent hardness, respectively.
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