Hydrogen Ques 18

18. Calgon used as a water softener is

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(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: 18.(a)

Solution:

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