If the total hardness of water is greater than its total alkalinity, the carbonate hardness will be equal to
A. Total alkalinity
B. Total hardness
C. Total hardness total alkalinity
D. Non carbonate hardness
Answer: Option A
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Carbonate hardness= total hardness or total alkalinity( which ever is less),, hence if total hardness is greater than total alkalinity,, than carbonate hardness will be equal to total alkalinity