A person was using water supplied by municipality. Due to shortage of water, he started using underground water. He felt laxative effect. Its cause due to high concentration of:
A
CO2
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B
SO2−4
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C
CO2−3
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D
S2−
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Solution
The correct option is BSO2−4 The laxative effect is observed only when the sulphates present in water have concentration greater than 500ppm. Otherwise at moderate levels, it is harmless.