47ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005

Human skin burns during swimming in lake/ pond -

adue to infrared ray
bbecause of chlorine✓ Correct
cdue to heat
ddue to ultraviolet ray

Explanation

Human skin burns during swimming in lake/pond because chlorine (Cl2) is used for purification of lake water. Due to excess chlorine, the skin gets burnt.

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