Chlorine
A)readily reacts with organics to produce potentially carcinogenic trihalomethanes.
B)is an effective,inexpensive,disinfectant able to destroy all types of microorganisms.
C)is unaffected by the presence of organic material.
D)is ineffective when diluted.
E)readily reacts with organics to produce potentially carcinogenic trihalomethanes AND is an effective,inexpensive,disinfectant able to destroy all types of microorganisms.

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Chlorine is known to readily react with organic material, producing potentially carcinogenic trihalomethanes. However, it is also an effective and inexpensive disinfectant, capable of destroying all types of microorganisms. Therefore, both options A and B are correct, making E the best choice. Option C is not correct because the presence of organic material can affect the efficacy of chlorine. Option D is also not correct as chlorine can be effective even when diluted.