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Which of the following is not a property of activated carbon?

(a) It is impermeable

(b) It has many carbon atoms with free valencies

(c) It is available in granular as well as powder form

(d) It has a prolonged suspension

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This interesting question is from Activated Carbon Treatment topic in division Miscellaneous Treatment Methods of Environmental Engineering

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Correct answer is (a) It is impermeable

To explain I would say: Activated carbon is very porous. It should have prolonged suspension, easily wettable and effective odor absorption capacity.

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