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Question: Alum is a water purifier because it....

Alum is a water purifier because it.

A

Coagulates the impurities

B

Softens hard water

C

Gives taste

D

Destroys the pathogenic bacteria

Answer

Coagulates the impurities

Explanation

Solution

Alum contains many cations and water has many anionic impurities. On adding alum coagulates the suspended impurities and make water fit for drinking purposes.