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Question
Pick from the following one chemical used to disinfect water.
Options
Chlorine
Washing soda
Silica
Coal
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Solution
Chlorine
Explanation:
During wastewater treatment, disinfectant like chlorine is added to the water to kill harmful microorganisms.
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