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How does sulphide and carbonates present in water toxic ?

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Sulphide `(S^(2-))` and carbonate `(CO_3^(2-))` undergo anionic hydrolysis to from weak acids `H_(2)S and H_(2)CO_3` The pH of water increases. Water become Alkaline and toxic.
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