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Which ligand is used for complexing \mathrm{Ca^{2+} and \: Mg^{2+}} ions to estimate the hardness of water?

Option: 1

Acetic acid.


Option: 2

Acetylacetone.


Option: 3

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.


Option: 4

Ethylenediamine.


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EDTA complexes with \mathrm{Ca^{2+} and\: Mg^{2+}} and precipitates out of water that gives the measure of hardness of water.

Hence option 3 is correct.

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Pankaj Sanodiya

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