Description : Permanent - hardness of water may be removed by addition of – (1) Alum (2) Sodium carbonate (3) Lime (4) Potassium Permangante
Last Answer : (2) Sodium carbonate Explanation: Sodium carbonate (also known as washing soda or soda ash) is a sodium salt of carbonic acid. In domestic use, it is used as a water softener in laundering. It ... with the detergent being used. Sodium carbonate can be used to remove grease, oil and wine stains.