Q15 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (08 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

Match List I with List II

List-I

Species

List-2

Maximum allowed concentration in ppm in drinking water

A F- I < 50 ppm
B SO42- II < 5 ppm
C NO3- III <2 ppm
D Zn IV <500 ppm

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  • A
    A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • B
    A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  • C
    A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • Correct answer
    D
    A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Solution

  Species Maximum allowed concentration in ppm in drinking water
A. F- 2
B. SO42- 500
C. NO3- 50
D. Zn  5

F– ion concentration above 2 ppm causes brown mottling of teeth. At the same time, excess fluoride (over 10 ppm) causes harmful effect to bones and teeth.

Excessive sulphate (>500 ppm) in drinking water causes laxative effect, otherwise at moderate levels it is harmless.

The maximum limit of nitrate in drinking water is 50 ppm. Excess nitrate in drinking water can cause disease such as methemoglobinemia (‘blue baby’ syndrome).

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

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