JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ev137
Assertion (A): Chlorination of drinking water removes dissolved heavy metal ions such as PbX2+.
Reason (R): Chlorine kills pathogenic bacteria in water.
AA is false but R is true
BBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
CA is true but R is false
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 PbX2+, so A is false.