Chlorination is a process used for water purification. The disinfecting action of chlorine is mainly due to,,..

• A. The formation of hydrogen when chlorine is added to water.
• B. The formation of nascent oxygen when chlorine is added to water.
• C. The formation of hypochlorous acid when chlorine is added to water.
• D. The formation of hydrochloric acid when chlorine is added to water.