The material which is added to water during purification process at the water works so as to disinfect it is :(a) potassium permanganate (b) betadine (c) chlorine (d) potash alum
Correct Answer: (c) chlorine
Explanation: Chlorine is added to water during the purification process at the waterworks so as to disinfect.
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