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The temporary hardness of water is due to :-

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

Temporary hardness is caused by the bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium present in water.

Ca(HCO₃)₂ is the main compound responsible for temporary hardness.

It can be removed by boiling, as bicarbonates decompose to insoluble carbonates.

Hence, the correct answer is (A) Ca(HCO₃)₂.

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