Chemistry PYQ 132 of 152 · Everyday Chemistry

Which of the following is/are used as disinfectant of water?

  1. AOzone
  2. BChlorine dioxide
  3. CChloramine
  4. DAll of the above

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Correct answer: (d) All of the above

Explanation

Disinfection kills disease-causing microbes in water using oxidising/biocidal chemicals.

Ozone (O₃), chlorine dioxide and chloramine are all standard water disinfectants; ozone is a powerful oxidiser stronger than chlorine.

Since each is genuinely used, every option is correct.

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