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JEE Main 2019Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Morning Slot

Question

Water samples with BOD values of 4 ppm and 18 ppm, respectively are :

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Correct answer
AClean and Highly polluted

Step-by-step explanation

Clean water would have BOD value of less than 5 ppm whereas highly polluted water could have a BOD value of 17 ppm or more.

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