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The scale formation in a kinetic used for boiling water is caused by the presence in ...

The scale formation in a kinetic used for boiling water is caused by the presence in water of?
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  • A Calcium sulphate
  • B Calcium carbonate
  • C Calcium hydrogen carbonate
  • D Calcium hydroxide
  • E Magnesium sulphate
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The scale is produced when soluble Ca(HCO3)2 breaks down on heating to form insoluble CaCO3
eqn Ca (HCO3)2(aq) -----> CaCO3 (s) + CO2 (g) + H2O (l)

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