When water is purified by adding chlorine it is called _____________.
A
Chlorification
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B
Chlorinization
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C
Chlorination
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D
Chlorine filter
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Solution
The correct option is C Chlorination Water chlorination is the process of adding chlorine or hypochlorite to water. This method is used to kill certain bacteria and other microbes in tap water as chlorine is highly toxic.