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

the formation of hydrochloric acid when chlorine is added to water

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the formation of hypochlorous acid when chlorine is added to water

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the formation of nascent oxygen when chlorine is added to water

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the formation of hydrogen when chlorine is added to water

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The correct option is B the formation of hypochlorous acid when chlorine is added to water
Option: (b)

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Chlorine is used for water purification. It has the ability to kill germs.

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