Question

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

• A. $F^{-}$
• B. $N{O}_3^{-}$
• C. $S{O}_4^{2-}$
• D. $C{l}^{-}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $N{O}_3^{-}$

The disease ‘Blue Baby Syndrome’ or ‘Methemoglobinemia’ is caused due to presence of excess $N{O}_3^{-}$ ion in drinking water.