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Chlorine is often added in municipal water treatment The reason for use of chlorine is........

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    Chlorine is often added in municipal water treatment. The reason for use of chlorine is

    Chlorine forms HCI, a acid; and HOCI, an oxidizing agent, both of which kill pathogens

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    Strong smell of chlorine deters insects

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    Chlorine helps to precipitate undesirable heavy metals out of drinking water

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    Chlorine promotes antibiotics and help sanitize the water

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    Chlorine is often added in municipal water treatment. The reason for use of chlorine is because it forms HCI, a acid; and HOCI, an oxidizing agent, both of which kill pathogens.

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