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Assertion (A): Chlorination of drinking water removes dissolved heavy metal ions such as . Reason (R): Chlorine kills pathogenic bacteria in water.

  1. AA is false but R is true
  2. BBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  3. CA is true but R is false
  4. DBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Answer: A

Chlorine is a disinfectant and kills pathogens, so R is true. It does not precipitate or remove dissolved , so A is false.
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