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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

Which of the following conditions in drinking water causes methemoglobinemia?
(a) > 50 ppm of chloride
(b) > 50 ppm of nitrate
(c) > 50 ppm of lead
(d) > 100 ppm of sulphate

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
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The concentration of nitrate greater than 50 ppm in drinking water causes methemoglobinemia.
Hence option (b) is the answer.


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