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Suitable method for treating acidic or basic hazardous waste is _________

(a) Neutralisation

(b) Precipitation

(c) Hydrolysis

(d) Electrolysis

This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.

This interesting question is from Chemical Treatment in chapter Chemical, Physical & Biological Treatment of Hazardous Waste Management

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The correct choice is (a) Neutralisation

To elaborate: When a hazardous waste has either high or low pH the most suitable treatment method adopted is neutralisation.

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