Environmental Chemistry Question 64

Question: Which of the following statement is not true-

Options:

A) pH of drinking water should be between 5.5-9.5

B) Concentration of DO below 6 ppm is good for the growth of fish

C) Clean water would have a BOD value of less than ppm.

D) Oxides of sulphur, nitrogen and carbon are the most widespread air pollutant.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] The ideal value of DO for growth of fishes is 8 mg/L. 7 mg/L is desirable value, below this value fishes get susceptible to disease. A value of 2 mg/L or below is lethal for fishes.