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In the pipette method of sedimentation analysis, the soil is treated with __________ to remove organic matter in it.

(a) Hydrochloric acid

(b) Sodium oxalate

(c) Hydrogen peroxide

(d) Sodium silicate

I got this question in unit test.

The query is from Pipette Method in section Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct choice is (c) Hydrogen peroxide

The best I can explain: The soil is treated with hydrogen peroxide to remove organic matter.

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