While researching on various air pollutants, Ravi came across gas 'X'. He concluded that 'X' is a poisonous gas and has a strong smell of rotten eggs. Which among the following can be the gas 'X'?

Hydrogen sulphide

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Hydrogen chloride

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Carbon monoxide

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Sulphur dioxide

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The correct option is A
Hydrogen sulphide

Hydrogen sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula $H_{2} S$ . It is a colorless gas with the characteristic foul odour of rotten eggs. It is heavier than air, very poisonous, corrosive, flammable, and explosive.

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While researching on various air pollutants, Ravi came across gas 'X'. He concluded that 'X' is a poisonous gas and has a strong smell of rotten eggs. Which among the following can be the gas 'X'?

The correct option is A Hydrogen sulphide Hydrogen sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula H2S. It is a colorless gas with the characteristic foul odour of rotten eggs. It is heavier than air, very poisonous, corrosive, flammable, and explosive.

The correct option is A
Hydrogen sulphide

Hydrogen sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula $H_{2} S$ . It is a colorless gas with the characteristic foul odour of rotten eggs. It is heavier than air, very poisonous, corrosive, flammable, and explosive.