Excess of which of the followings in drinking water is responsible for disease

Question -

Excess of which of the followings in drinking water is responsible for disease known as ‘Blue Baby Syndrome’ or ‘Methemoglobinemia’?

Options:

A .

F^{-}

B .

N O_{3}^{-}

C .

S O_{4}^{2 -}

D .

C l^{-}

Answer: Option B
:
B

The disease ‘Blue Baby Syndrome’ or ‘Methemoglobinemia’ is caused due to presence of excess $N O_{3}^{-}$ ion in drinking water.

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