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Which of the following oxoacids of phosphorus is used in the production of detergents and water treatment chemicals?

Option: 1

Phosphoric acid

 


Option: 2

Pyrophosphoric acid


Option: 3

Tripolyphosphoric acid

 


Option: 4

Orthophosphorous acid


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Correct Option C

Tripolyphosphoric acid is used in the production of detergents and water treatment chemicals due to its ability to sequester calcium and magnesium ions.  Hence option C is the correct answer.

Option (A) is incorrect because tripolyphosphoric acid is used in the production of detergents and water treatment chemicals due to its ability to sequester calcium and magnesium ions.  Hence option A  is incorrect.

Option (B) is incorrect because tripolyphosphoric acid is used in the production of detergents and water treatment chemicals due to its ability to sequester calcium and magnesium ions.   Hence option B is incorrect.

Option (D) is incorrect because tripolyphosphoric acid is used in the production of detergents and water treatment chemicals due to its ability to sequester calcium and magnesium ions.  Hence option D is incorrect.

 

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