Q15 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2018 (24 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

Methemoglobinemia is caused by the presence of $\mathrm{X}$ in drinking water. $\mathrm{X}$ is

A
1000 ppm of sulphate
B
$20 \mathrm{ppm}$ of fluoride
Correct answer
C
200 ppm of nitrate
D
$50 \mathrm{ppb}$ of lead

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

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