Ammonia present in the coke oven gas is removed by washing with___________________?

Correct answer: C. Dilute ammoniacal liquor

  • A. Caustic solution
  • B. Dilute HCl
  • C. Dilute ammoniacal liquor
  • D. Ethanolamine

Explanation

Ammonia is a basic, highly water-soluble component of coke-oven gas and is absorbed in dilute ammoniacal liquor during scrubbing. The resulting liquor can then be processed for ammonia recovery, whereas caustic solution is used mainly for acidic impurities.

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