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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 231

Q231

Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as a/an

A.
Disinfectant
Answer
B.
Antibiotic
C.
Antiseptic
D.
Coagulant

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Bleaching powder, CaOCl2 or calciumoxychloride is used to kill germs and bacteria of water because it contains chlorine element, which is good disinfecting agent.