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How is zeolite/permutit regenerated for further use in water softening?

Option: 1

 Treatment with sodium chloride solution.


Option: 2

Treatment with dilute acid.


Option: 3

Treatment with alkali solution.


Option: 4

 Treatment with synthetic cation exchangers.


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During the permuted method, the zeolite permutit gets deactivated so it regenerates by passing a concentrated brine solution over it. So, calcium and magnesium ions get converted into chloride, by washing these chlorides removes and regenerates the permutit.

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