Question
Temporary hardness is due to the presence of which compound in water?
- NaCl
- CaSO4
- NaNO3
- Ca(HCO3)2
Answer
Ca(HCO3)
Explanation
Temporary hardness in water is due to the presence of calcium bicarbonate (Ca(HCO3)2), which can form insoluble calcium carbonate when heated, causing scale buildup.