The purpose of adding Na2CO3
to water of low alkalinity is to
(A) Permit the use of alum as a coagulant
(B) Increase the softening capacity of zeolite
(C) Facilitate easy regeneration of zeolite
(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Permit the use of alum as a coagulant

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