Q. Ozone is used for purifying water because

A) It dissociates and release oxygen
B) Do not leave any foul smell like chlorine.
C) Kills bacteria, cyst, fungi and acts as a biocide.
D) All of the above
Explanation

(c)
Ozone is used for purifying water because ozone kills bacteria, cysts, mold ,parasites ,viruses, contaminates etc. It is one of the effective way of eliminating microorganism in the water. Ozone is most effective oxidant. It inactivates and oxidises organic matter, contaminates, pesticides, viruses and bacteria faster than chlorine. Ozone do not form TMH which have unpleasant odour and also carcinogenic. Ozone is very good biocide, ozone also absorts UV radiation.

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.