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Cotrell precipitator works on the principle of:

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distribution law
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addition of electrolyte
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neutralisation of charge on colloids
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Le Chatelier's principle
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The correct option is C neutralisation of charge on colloids
Smoke coming out of the chimney in industrial area is a nuisance and health hazard. It is a colloidal particles which are charged particles and thus they are removed from fuel gases by electrical precipitation (Cottrell Precipitator) which involves neutralisation of charged colloidal particles present in the smoke.

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