CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Land Pollution - Pesticides and Biomagnificaiton

Which of the ...

Question

Which of the following is an organic contaminant causing soil pollution?

A

Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

Cadmium

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Lead

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Phosphates

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons
Both organic (those that contain carbon) and inorganic (those that don't) contaminants are important in soil. The most prominent chemical groups of organic contaminants are fuel hydrocarbons, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons ( PAHs ), polychlorinated biphenyls ( PCBs ), chlorinated aromatic compounds, detergents, and pesticides.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Which one of the following is a heavy metal contaminant that can accumulate in biological organisms with biomagnification effects? What is the disease caused?

Q. Which of the following can cause contamination of an aquifer?

Q. Agriculture can cause soil contamination due to:

Q. Choose the correct statement.
a)Trash which breaks down into the soil is the major cause of pollution.
b) Biodegradable waste is the main cause of soil pollution.
c) Soil contamination is a part of land degradation.

Q. Which of the following can be used for microbial digestion of certain organic chemicals which causes soil pollution?

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Concepts and Practice

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Land Pollution - Pesticides and Biomagnificaiton

Standard XII Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon