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QJEEM19Ch3f0c: JEE Main 2019 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM19Ch3f0c Solution: The temporary hardness of a water sample is due to compound X.…

The temporary hardness of a water sample is due to compound X. Boiling this sample converts X to compound Y. X and Y, respectively, are :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Mg(HCO3)2 and MgCO3
  • B Ca(HO3)2 and CaO
  • C Ca(HCO3)2 and Ca(OH)2
  • D Mg(HCO3)2 and Mg(OH)2

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Accoring to NCERT this is the right reaction
Mg(HCO3)2 ⟶Δ Mg(OH)2 ↓\downarrow + CO2 ↑\uparrow + H2O

But right reaction should be,
Mg(HCO3)2 ⟶Δ MgCO3 ↓\downarrow + CO2 ↑\uparrow + H2O

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