Question

Which of the following statement is wrong regarding Anthracite?

a.

It requires less water

b.

It is less inert to caustic solutions than sand

c.

It is more costly per tonne than sand

d.

It is used in industrial filters.

Answer: (b).It is less inert to caustic solutions than sand

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