Which is the most widely used coagulant for the treatment of turbid
water?
(A) Alum (aluminium sulphate)
(B) Lime
(C) Ferric chloride
(D) Sodium aluminate

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Alum (aluminium sulphate)

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