alleryStart learning →Which compound sold as washing soda softens hard water?
ASodium chloride
BSodium hydroxide
CSodium carbonate
DCalcium chloride
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sodium carbonate
Sodium carbonate is washing soda and is used to soften hard water.
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