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Name the sodium compound which is used for softening hard water.
Name a sodium compound used for softening hard water.
Solution 1
Washing soda (Na2CO3.10H2O)
Solution 2
Sodium carbonate or washing soda (Na2CO3) is used for softening hard water.
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