Wood charcoal is used for decolouration of sugar, because it _______________ the coloured materials?
Correct answer: C. Adsorbs
- A. Reduces
- B. Oxidises
- C. Adsorbs
- D. Converts
Explanation
Wood charcoal has a highly porous surface that adsorbs colouring substances from the sugar solution. It does not primarily oxidise or reduce these materials.
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