Which of the following is main process in paper industry:

Correct answer: C. Digestion

  • A. Screening
  • B. Bleaching
  • C. Digestion
  • D. Stock preparation

Explanation

Digestion is the main process in the paper industry where wood chips or other raw materials are cooked in a chemical solution, typically consisting of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide (in the Kraft process), to break down the lignin and separate fibers for papermaking.

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