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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Water can be disinfected without adding chemicals by using:
Options
A chlorine
B ozone
C ultraviolet (UV) light
Correct Answer
D fluorine
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a physical disinfection method that inactivates microorganisms by damaging their DNA. It does not introduce any chemical residues, so it leaves no taste or smell.

Hint

This method uses a physical agent, not a chemical one.

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