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Which of the following is not a water softener?A. `Na_(2)CO_(3)`B. `Na_(2)SO_(4)`C. CalgonD. Permutit

Answer» Correct Answer - B
`rarr" "Na_(2)CO_(3)` precipitates out `Ca^(++)` and `Mg^(++)` from hard water as insoluble carbonates
`rarr" "` Calgon, `(NaPO_(3))_(6)`, exchanges `Ca^(++)` and `Mg^(++)` from hard water
`rarr" "` Permutit : common type of zeolite, it exchanges `Ca^(++)` and `Mg^(++)` from hard water with its `Na^(+)` and also not allow to pass large sized molecules from it.


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