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is used to disinfect drinking water.


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  • Chlorine gas can kill harmful bacteria and germs present in water. So, it is used to disinfect drinking water.
  • Water consists of harmful germs and bacteria which have to be killed so that the water becomes fit for human consumption.
  • So, a naturally occurring gas called chlorine is added to the water.
  • Chlorine inactivates the microorganisms present in water by disrupting their cell membrane.
  • After disrupting the cell membrane chlorine enters the cell and disrupts cellular respiration and DNA activity which are the two vital processes for cell survival.
  • Chlorine gas is used to disinfect drinking water

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