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Which material is used for removing fluorides from hard water containing 3ppm of fluorides?

(a) Lime

(b) Copper sulfate

(c) Synthetic tri-calcium phosphate

(d) Bone charcoal

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This interesting question is from Fluoridation and Defluoridation topic in section Miscellaneous Treatment Methods of Environmental Engineering

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The correct option is (a) Lime

Easiest explanation: Lime is suitable for removing fluorides from hard water containing less than 4ppm. Magnesium is also removed when this material is used for defluoridation.

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