Choose The Correct Statement : The Reason For Use Of Polyphosphates As Water Softening Agents Is, That

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Question

 

Choose the correct statement :

The reason for use of polyphosphates as water softening agents is, that

Solution

Correct option is

They form soluble complexes with cationic species

 

Polyphosphates (e.g., sodium hexa metaphosphate) form soluble complexes with cations such as Ca2+, Mg2+ and so they are used as water softening agents.

         

              “Calgon”                Hardness                 ‘Soluble’

Sod. Hexa metaphosphate

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