Which pairs of ions are responsible for hardness of water?

  • A
    $Ca^{2+}$ and $Mg^{2+}$
  • B
    $Na^{+}$ and $K^{+}$
  • C
    $Cl^{-}$ and $SO_4^{2-}$
  • D
    $Fe^{2+}$ and $Mn^{2+}$

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