The hydrogen donor for purple and green sulphur bacteria is
A
H2SO4
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B
HCl
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C
H2S
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D
H2O
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Solution
The correct option is C
H2S
H2S serves as a hydrogen donor in purple and green sulphur bacteria. The oxidation product thus released is either sulphur or sulphate instead of oxygen.