Which of the following substances, when mixed with water, do not leave a residue when passed through a filter paper?

Charcoal powder

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Chalk powder

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Slaked lime

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Detergent powder

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Solution

The correct option is D
Detergent powder

The detergent powder when mixed with water will dissolve in water and forms a solution. Hence cannot be separated through filter paper whereas charcoal powder, chalk powder and slaked lime are insoluble in water. As a result, when a mixture of these with water when passed through a filter paper will leave behind residues on it.

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