JEE PYQ: Environmental Chemistry Question 28
Question 28 - 2019 (09 Jan Shift 2)
Which of the following conditions in drinking water causes methemoglobinemia?
(1) > 50 ppm of lead
(2) > 50 ppm of chloride
(3) > 50 ppm of nitrate
(4) > 100 ppm of sulphate
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Answer: (3)
Solution
Methemoglobinemia is caused by drinking water which is contaminated with nitrate.