MCQ
Assertion $(A)$ : Permanent hardness of water is removed by treatment with washing soda.
Reason $(R)$ : Washing soda reacts with soluble magnesium and calcium sulphate to form insoluble carbonates.
  • $A$ and $R$ both are correct, and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A.$
  • B
    $A$ and $R$ both are correct, but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true but $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ and $R$ both are false.

Answer

Correct option: A.
$A$ and $R$ both are correct, and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A.$

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