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Chlorination can be done by adding ________ to the water.

  1. A
    bleaching powder
  2. B
    slaked lime
  3. C
    baking soda
  4. D
    washing soda

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Chlorination is a method used to purify water and kill germs. It can be done by adding chlorine tablets or bleaching powder (CaOCl
2

) to water, which releases chlorine gas when it reacts with water, acting as a powerful disinfectant.

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Chlorination can be done by adding ________ to the water.
A
bleaching powder
B
slaked lime
C
baking soda
D
washing soda

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