Q107 / 270 · NDA 2010 (Phase 2) · General Ability

Neutral water with pH about 7 becomes slightly acidic when aerated. This is because:

  • A
    oxygen from air is dissolved in the water which makes the water acidic
  • B
    dirt, which get contaminated with the water during aeration makes the water acidic
  • C
    ultraviolet radiation dissociates water molecules and makes water acidic
  • Correct answer
    D
    carbon-dioxide from air is dissolved

Solution

The correct answer is option (D).

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

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