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Animal charcoal differs from wood charcoal in that it ____________

Animal charcoal differs from wood charcoal in that it ____________
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  • A Has a dark colour
  • B Has a high carbon content
  • C Is a good absorbent
  • D Is crystalline.
  • E Is rich in phosphate content
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Animal charcoal or bone black is the carbonaceous residue obtained by the dry distillation of bones. It contains only about 10% carbon, the remaining being calcium and magnesium phosphates (80%) and other inorganic material originally present in the bones.

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