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Choose the correct statements
A. Temperature has a effect in disinfection treatment of water.
B. pH controls the amount of HOCl and OCl in water.
C. Cl$_2$ gas used for disinfection forms HCl as a product in water.
D. Disinfection action is because of HOCl formed and not due to Cl$_2$ gas.
E. Combined chlorine exist in water due to combination of HOCl with NH$_3$ and organic compounds.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
A, B, C, D and E

To determine the correct statements regarding the disinfection treatment of water, let's analyze each statement:

  1. A. Temperature has an effect in disinfection treatment of water.
    • Explanation: Temperature can influence the rate of chemical reactions involved in disinfection. Higher temperatures generally increase the reaction rates, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of disinfectants like chlorine.
  2. B. pH controls the amount of HOCl and OCl⁻ in water.
    • Explanation: The pH of the water affects the distribution between hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hypochlorite ion (OCl⁻). At lower pH levels, HOCl predominates, while at higher pH, OCl⁻ becomes more prevalent. HOCl is the more effective form of chlorine for disinfection purposes.
  3. C. Cl2 gas used for disinfection forms HCl as a product in water.
    • Explanation: When chlorine gas (Cl2) is added to water, it forms hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) as follows: \(Cl_2 + H_2O \rightarrow HOCl + HCl\)
  4. D. Disinfection action is because of HOCl formed and not due to Cl2 gas.
    • Explanation: The disinfection effect of chlorine is primarily due to HOCl because it is a more potent disinfectant compared to Cl2 gas and hypochlorite ion (OCl⁻).
  5. E. Combined chlorine exists in water due to combination of HOCl with NH3 and organic compounds.
    • Explanation: Combined chlorine, also known as chloramines, forms when HOCl reacts with ammonia (NH3) and organic amines. These compounds can be less effective disinfectants compared to free chlorine.

After considering each statement, all five statements (A, B, C, D, and E) are correct. Therefore, the correct answer is A, B, C, D and E.

This reflects a comprehensive understanding of how various factors such as temperature, pH, and chemical reactions affect chlorine's disinfection efficacy in water treatment.

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Important Questions from Water Treatment

  1. In the flocculation method of water treatment ______ chemical is added to water.

  2. Which of the following is NOT a chemical coagulant used in water treatment? 

  3. Which laboratory test is done to determine approximately the dosage of coagulant?

  4. Statement I): Softening of clear groundwater should be carried out immediately after collection by pumping out, or from springs.

    Statement II): Iron and manganese precipitates can foul the exchange medium surface if oxidation occurs in, or prior to, the ion-exchange phase.

  5. Which process is used in water purification?

    A. Osmosis

    B. Reverse Osmosis

    C. Cytolysis

    D. Turgor pressure

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