SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CGL - 19 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q34

Which of the following is NOT a chemical coagulant used in water treatment?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Nitrogen dioxide.

  • Aluminium sulfate is the most commonly used chemical for coagulation in wastewater treatment.
  • It also include sodium aluminate, ferric sulfate, and ferric chloride.
  • Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) is one of a group of highly reactive gases known as oxides of nitrogen or nitrogen oxides (NOx).