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GK QUESTION#3462

Which of the following is NOT a chemical coagulant used in water treatment?

  1. APolyaluminium chloride (PAC)
  2. BAluminium sulphate (Alum)
  3. CAluminium chloride
  4. DNitrogen dioxideCorrect answer
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D. Nitrogen dioxide

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Nitrogen dioxide is not a conventional chemical coagulant for water treatment. Aluminium sulphate, polyaluminium chloride and aluminium-chloride-based coagulants can provide aluminium species that help destabilise suspended particles. Coagulant choice and performance depend on water chemistry and treatment conditions.

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