Q. Animal charcoal is used in decolourising colour of liquids because it is a good
A) Adsorbate
B) Adsorbent
C) Oxidising agent
D) Reducing agent
Explanation
(b)
Adsorbent adsorbs impurities from surface of substance. Animal charcoal is good adsorbent. The impurities adsorb on its surface and thus it decolourises colour of liquids.
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