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Besides its use as a solvent, what other industrial applications does sulphur dioxide have?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A As a food coloring agent
  • B As a fuel in power plants
  • C In metallurgy for metal extraction
  • D As an anti-chlor, disinfectant, and preservative
Solution:
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The correct answer is: As an anti-chlor, disinfectant, and preservative
In addition to its use as a solvent, sulphur dioxide is employed as an anti-chlor, disinfectant, and preservative in various industrial applications. It helps remove excess chlorine and acts as a disinfectant and preservative in different processes.

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