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Activated charcoal is used to remove coloring matter from pure substances. It works by:

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oxidation
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reduction
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bleaching
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adsorption
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Solution

The correct option is D adsorption
Activated charcoal is used to remove colouring matter from pure substances. It works by adsorption. Colour impurities are adsorbed on the surface of activated charcoal.

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