Chorine acts best as a disinfectant when the pH of water is around 7 because of the

predominance of hypochlorous acid .When the pH value exceeds 8.5 it is unreliable as

a disinfectant because about 90% of the hypochlorous acid gets ionized to
hypochlorite ions.
Boiling removes temporary hardness by driving off carbon dioxide and precipitating
the calcium carbonate.
When freshly made, it contains about 33% of “available chlorine ”. It is unstable
compound. On exposure to air, light and moisture, it rapidly loss its chlorine content.
But when mixed with excess of lime, it retains its strength; this is called “stabilized
bleach”. Bleaching powder should be stored in a dark, cool, dry place in a closed
container that is resistant to corrosion.The chlorine content of bleaching powder stocks
should be frequently checked.
Chlorine tablets are pellets of a compound including chlorine that are used to disinfect
or purify water.
Calcium hypochlorite -- High test hypochlorite