NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

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Assertion: The reduction in concentration of the dissolved oxygen in water is caused by eutrophication.

Reason: This is due to phosphate pollution in water.

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Correct option: A

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Option A (If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion) is correct because eutrophication, caused by phosphate pollution, leads to a decrease in dissolved oxygen in water.

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