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Explain the principle involved in the usage of chlorine in sterilisation of drinking water.

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Chlorine is highly soluble in water. On dissolution of chlorine in water, hypochlorous acid is formed which dissociates to give nascent oxygen. Nascent oxygen kills germs and bacteria. Hence, chlorine is used in sterilisation of drinking water.
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