Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 23

Question: Calgon used as a water softener is

Options:

A) $ Na_2[Na_4{{(PO_3)}_6}] $

B) $ Na_4[Na_2{{(PO_3)}_6}] $

C) $ Na_4[Na_4{{(PO_4)}_5}] $

D) $ Na_4[Na_2{{(PO_4)}_6}] $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] The complex salt of metaphosphoric acid sodium hexametaphosphate $ {{(NaPO_3)}_6} $ is known as calgon. It is represented as $ Na_2[Na_4{{(PO_3)}_6}] $