Question

Chlorine gas is added to clear water, to kill germs and bacteria.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

• Chlorination - The process of adding chlorine gas or Chlorine containing compounds such as Sodium hypochlorite ($\mathrm{NaOCl}$) to clear water obtained after sedimentation is called chlorination.
• Chlorine gas act as a disinfectant and germicide(the substance that kills germs).
• It is used to prevent water-borne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, and typhoid.
• Therefore, the given statement is true.