The temporary hardness of a water sample is due to compound $X$. Boiling this sample converts $X$ to compound $Y$. $X$ and $Y$,respectively,are

  • A
    $Mg(HCO_3)_2$ and $MgCO_3$
  • B
    $Ca(HCO_3)_2$ and $CaO$
  • C
    $Mg(HCO_3)_2$ and $Mg(OH)_2$
  • D
    $Ca(HCO_3)_2$ and $Ca(OH)_2$

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