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Lime softening reduces temporary hardness by adding which compound?
AMagnesium sulfate
BCalcium hydroxide
CCalcium chloride
DSodium chloride
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Calcium hydroxide
Adding slaked lime, calcium hydroxide, removes bicarbonate hardness in lime softening.
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