Soluble silica present in boiler feed water can be removed by______________________?

Correct answer: C. Anion exchanger

  • A. Coagulation
  • B. Filtration
  • C. Anion exchanger
  • D. Preheating it

Explanation

Soluble silica is present as ionic or weakly ionised species and is removed effectively by a strong-base anion exchanger during demineralisation. Ordinary filtration and coagulation mainly remove suspended or colloidal matter, not dissolved silica.

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