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

A

F^-

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NO₃^-

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SO₄^2-

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Cl^-

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Solution

The correct option is B NO₃^-
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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