Question

Carbonization is a pretreatment process for:

• A. Cotton
• B. Wool
• C. Flax
• D. Jute

Hint:

Carbonization improves the purity and quality of wool by removing cellulosic contaminants before further processing like dyeing or spinning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Carbonization.
Carbonization is a chemical process used in wool processing to:
Remove vegetable impurities (like burrs, seeds, etc.)
These are removed by treating the wool with a weak acid and then heating it, which carbonizes the plant matter into brittle ash.
Step 2: Applicability. This process is specific to wool, not applicable to cotton, flax, or jute.