Yellow glycerine is made into white, using____________________?

Correct answer: A. Activated carbon

  • A. Activated carbon
  • B. Diatomaceous earth
  • C. Bauxite
  • D. Bentonite

Explanation

Activated carbon adsorbs the coloured impurities present in yellow glycerine, after which filtration produces white glycerine. Diatomaceous earth is mainly a filter aid rather than the principal decolorizing agent.

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