Decolorization | MCQs

Explanation

In decolorization, particularly in purifying substances like sugar or organic compounds, animal charcoal (also known as bone char) is often used for its adsorptive properties.

The boiling of animal charcoal with hot water serves several purposes:

• Activation
• Removal of Soluble Impurities
• Enhancing Adsorption

The general steps involved in the decolorization process with animal charcoal include:

• Preparation
  
• Mixing
• Adsorption
• Filtration
• Recovery