Which of the following is not true?

  • A
    Hardness of water depends on its behaviour towards soap.
  • B
    The temporary hardness is due to the presence of $Ca$ and $Mg$ bicarbonates.
  • C
    Permanent hardness is due to the presence of soluble $Ca$ and $Mg$ sulphates,chlorides and nitrates.
  • D
    Permanent hardness can be removed by boiling the water.

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