Multiple choice

Permanent hardness of water due to sulphates of the metal, can be destroyed by the use of

  1. nitrates

  2. zeolites

  3. sulphonates

  4. none of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Permanent hardness of water caused by sulfates can be removed by zeolites through ion exchange. Zeolites exchange sodium ions for calcium and magnesium ions, effectively softening the water. Nitrates don't remove hardness, sulphonates are not water softeners, and 'none of these' is incorrect since zeolites work.