Charcoal is used in the decolourization of sugar because of its?

A. absorption property.
B. amorphous property.
C. oxidizing property.
D. adsorption property.

Correct Answer:

Option D – adsorption property.

Explanation

Wood charcoal is used to decolourise sugar because it has a highly porous structure, providing a large surface area for adsorption. Therefore, it adsorbs coloured material from sugar.