In chemical terms, what are alums used for purifying water for drinking purposes ?
A
Hydrated chlorides
B
Double nitrate
C
Double sulphates
D
Nitrates of aluminium
Correct Answer: Double sulphates
Alum is double sulphates having the composition M2SO4. M2(SO4)3.24H2O.Where M stands for monovalent basic radicals. Alums have Germicide properties and thus used in purification of water.