Which of the following produces the smell of rotten eggs

H_{2} S

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H C l

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C O

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C O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $H_{2} S$

Hydrogen sulfide( $H_{2} S$ ) has a typical smell of rotten eggs, resulting from the degradation of proteins caused by bacteria by decomposition of sulfur. Hence, option A is correct

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