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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 Mg(OH)2 + CO2 + H2O
But right reaction should be,
Mg(HCO3)2 MgCO3 + CO2 + H2O
Mg(HCO3)2
But right reaction should be,
Mg(HCO3)2