Chlorine gas is commonly used to disinfect polluted water. Which species in the water after chlorine gas has been added is responsible for killing bacteria?
- A$\text{ClO}_2^-$
- B$\text{Cl}^-$
- C$\text{HCl}$
- D$\text{OCl}^-$
Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Equilibria
Chlorine gas is commonly used to disinfect polluted water. Which species in the water after chlorine gas has been added is responsible for killing bacteria?