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Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as a/an-

Coagulant

Disinfectant

Anticeptic

Antibiotic

Explanation:

Commercially available chlorine in the form of calcium hypochlorite - Ca(ClO)2. Chlorine is widely used to disinfect water and kill disease-causing pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and protozoans. The percentage of chlorine in bleaching powder ranges from 20–30%. Hence option 2nd is correct.

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