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The reddish tinge in the water is due to the presence of ____________

(a) Zinc

(b) Copper

(c) Iron

(d) Manganese

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I'd like to ask this question from Removal of Iron, Manganese, Colour, Odour and Taste in chapter Miscellaneous Treatment Methods of Environmental Engineering

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Right choice is (c) Iron

To elaborate: The reddish tinge in the water is due to the presence of iron. Water contains iron by the reaction of CO2 in contact with iron ore forming soluble ferrous bicarbonate.

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