Q11 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 1) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : In polluted water values of both dissolved oxygen and BOD are very low.

Statement II : Eutrophication results in decrease in the amount of dissolved oxygen.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • C
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • Correct answer
    D
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Solution

Since eutrophication is result of excessive growth of weed in water bodies, which consume dissolved oxygen of water bodies. So, Eutrophication decreases amount of dissolved oxygen in water bodies.

Polluted water has low value of dissolved oxygen, but high value of BOD (Biological oxygen demand), since more organic matter requires more dissolved oxygen to get decompose. Polluted water has BOD grater than 17.

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

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