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Iron and manganese present in water are removed byA. chlorinationB. aerationC. filtrationD. lime soda treatment

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Due to aeration, impurities like `Fe` and `Mn` are oxidized and precipitated,
`Fe+O_(2) rarr Fe_(2)O_(3)`
`Fe_(2)O_(3)+H_(2)O rarr Fe(OH)_(3) darr`
`Mn+O_(2) rarr MnO`
`MnO+H_(2)O rarr Mn(OH)_(2) overset([O])(rarr) MnO_(2) darr`.


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