Chlorination is a process used for water purification. The disinfecting action of chlorine is mainly due to Options: A . &nbspthe formation of hydrochloric acid when chlorine is added to water B . &nbspthe formation of hypochlorous acid when chlorine is added to water C . &nbspthe formation of nascent oxygen when chlorine is added to water D . &nbspthe formation of hydrogen when chlorine is added to water

Chlorination is a process used for water purification. The disinfecting action o

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Chlorination is a process used for water purification. The disinfecting action of chlorine is mainly due to

Options:

A . the formation of hydrochloric acid when chlorine is added to water

B . the formation of hypochlorous acid when chlorine is added to water

C . the formation of nascent oxygen when chlorine is added to water

D . the formation of hydrogen when chlorine is added to water

Answer: Option B
:
B
Option: (b)

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