Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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ISBN: 9781337399074
Author: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 20, Problem 7PS
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Interpretation:

From the given substances the substance which does not used to kill the pathogens in water has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

In the purification steps of water, various reagents are added to water supplies to kill pathogens and make the water safe to drink. Cl2,O3 … are the reagents used to kill the pathogens in water because they can generate free radicals which is effective to destroy various pathogens in water.

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