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Question
What is the role of activated charcoal in gas mask used in coal mines?
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Solution
Role of activated charcoal can be explained on the basis of adsorption. In gas mask, charcoal adsorbs the pollutant gases like \[\ce{SO2, NO2, CH4, CO2}\] etc. present in atmosphere due to heavy traffic.
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