Which of the following chemical elements is added to water kill microbes?

Chlorine

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Fluorine

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Arsenic

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Solution

The correct option is A Chlorine
Chlorine is non-toxic. It is germicide. It kills small aquatic micro-organisms when dissolved in water and makes the water potable.

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