Chlorine is one of the five to six chemically related elements of the periodic table that is halogens. It is a pale-yellow gas represented by the symbol “Cl” which irritates our skin when it is in a liquid state and causes suffocation to mucus when it is in the gaseous state. Following are the uses of chlorine gas:It is used to counter the pungent smell produced by the dead and decaying organisms.Chlorine is also used as a disinfectant to treat wounds and cuts.Bacteria present in the water can be killed using chlorine and can be purified potable water.Chlorine is also used to clean swimming pools and kill any bacteria that causes skin diseases. Chlorine is used as an antiseptic to treat minor cuts and wounds.It is used in manufacturing drugs, plastics, and dyes. It is highly volatile and when it comes to direct contact with the skin, it causes dermatic issues.