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The dispersing agent which are added to soil in the pipette method may also be referred to as __________

(a) Deflocculating agent

(b) Calgon

(c) Mechanical agent

(d) None of the mentioned

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My question is taken from Pipette Method topic in division Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right choice is (a) Deflocculating agent

Easiest explanation: To have a proper dispersion of the soil, Deflocculating agent is used as a dispersing agent.

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