The furring of kettles is caused by the presence in water of
-
A.
calcium hydrogentrioxocarbonate (IV) -
B.
calcium trioxocarbonate (IV) -
C.
calcium tetraoxosulphate (VI) -
D.
calcium hydroxide
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Furring of kettles is caused by the temporary hardness in water. Temporary hardness in water is caused by calcium and magnesium trioxocarbonate (IV)
CaCO3 causes the furring of kettles
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