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The metal salts formed during softening of hard water using Clark's method are ______.

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The metal salts formed during softening of hard water using Clark's method are ______.

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  • Ca(OH)2 and Mg(OH)2

  • CaCO3 and Mg(OH)2

  • Ca(OH)2 and MgCO3

  • CaCO3 and MgCO3

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Solution

The metal salts formed during softening of hard water using Clark's method are CaCO3 and Mg(OH)2.

Explanation:

Clark's Method Reaction:

\[\ce{Ca(HCO3)2 + Ca(OH)2 -> 2CaCO3 + 2H2O}\]

\[\ce{Mg(HCO3)2 + 2Ca(OH)2 -> 2CaCO3 + Mg(OH)2 + 2H2O}\]

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