Alum in dyeing of clothes is used as

Alum In Dyeing Of Clothes Is Used As Chemistry Question

Alum in dyeing of clothes is used as

Options

(a) bleaching agent
(b) fire proof material
(c) mordant of colour
(d) diluent

Correct Answer:

mordant of colour

Explanation:

Alums are the double salts of the formula X₂SO₄. Y₂(SO₄)₃. 24H₂O where X represents a monovalent cation such as Na⁺, K⁺ and NH₄⁺ while Y is a trivalent cation such as Al³⁺ , Cr³⁺ and Fe³⁺. these alums are used as mordant by dyers of clothes for fixing the dye.

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Topics: S and Some P Block Elements (157)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

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