sblock Elements - Result Question 65

####17. MgSO4 on reaction with NH4OH and Na2HPO4 forms a white crystalline precipitate. What is its formula? (2006,3M)

(a) Mg(NH4)PO4

(c) MgCl2MgSO4

(b) Mg3(PO4)3

(d) MgSO4

(1993, 1M)

(a) Cs

(b) Si

(c) Sn

(d) Ti

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 17. (a)

Solution:

  1. Temporary hardness of water is due to presence of soluble Ca(HCO3)2 or Mg(HCO3)2.

Permanent hardness of water is due to the presence of CaCl2 or CaSO4 or MgCl2 or MgSO4.

Temporary hardness of water is also called carbonate hardness which can be easily removed by boiling or by treatment with Ca(OH)2 (Clark’s method).



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