Q29 / 90 · JEE Main 2017 (02 Apr) · Chemistry

A water sample has ppm level concentration of following anions

F-=10; SO42-=100; NO3-=50

The anion/anions that make/makes the water sample unsuitable for drinking is/are

  • A
    Both SO42- and NO3-
  • Correct answer
    B
    Only F-
  • C
    Only SO42-
  • D
    Only NO3-

Solution

Ions              Maximum prescribed
                    concentration in drinking water


Fluoride                 1.5 ppm

Sulphate                 500 ppm

Nitrate                     50 ppm


Fluoride ion concentration is more than the limit, so it makes water unsuitable for drinking
 

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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