State two most important uses of following non-metal:
Chlorine

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Definition
Chlorine is greenish yellow coloured gas having a pungent and suffocating smell. Chlorine is 2.5 times heavier than air.
Uses of Chlorine:
Chlorine is used as a sterilizing agent for drinking water as it kills certain bacteria and other harmful microorganisms making water potable for drinking purposes.
Chlorine is employed as a bleaching agent (removing of natural colours) from cotton and jute fabrics.

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