Alum [Al2
(SO4
)3
] is used as a coagulant in water treatment to remove
(A) Colour
(B) Turbidity
(C) Bacteria
(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

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