Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Hydrogen sulphide causes...

Hydrogen sulphide causes

A

nausea

B

eye irritation

C

throat irritation

D

all of these

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Hydrogen Sulphide**: Hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) is a colorless gas known for its characteristic foul odor, similar to that of rotten eggs. It is a toxic and flammable gas that can be harmful to both humans and the environment. 2. **Identifying Effects of Hydrogen Sulphide**: The primary effects of hydrogen sulphide include: - **Toxicity**: It is highly toxic and can cause health issues such as headaches, dizziness, respiratory problems, and even death at high concentrations. - **Environmental Impact**: Hydrogen sulphide can contribute to air pollution and can be harmful to aquatic life when it enters water bodies. - **Corrosive Nature**: It can corrode metals and damage infrastructure. 3. **Conclusion**: Therefore, hydrogen sulphide causes toxicity in living organisms, environmental pollution, and corrosion of materials.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

    ARIHANT PUBLICATION|Exercise QUESTION BANK|38 Videos
  • PRACTICE SET -1

    ARIHANT PUBLICATION|Exercise QUESTION BANK|25 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Hydrogen sulphide gas reacts with oxygen to form soild _____ and _____

Write a balanced chemical equation of the following reactions and also classify them. Hydrogen sulphide gas reacts with oxygen gas to form solid sulphur and liquid water.

Hydrogen sulphide reacts with salts of various metals forming corresponding sulphides. Which of the following sulphides is precipited in acidic medium?

Draw the Lewis dot structure of Hydrogen sulphide molecule .

Hydrogen sulphide truns an acidified K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)

Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance them. Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide.

Which of the follwing colloids are formed when hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a cold solution of arsenious oxide?

Hydrogen sulphide cannot be dried by passing through conc. H_(2)SO_(4) . Why ?

ARIHANT PUBLICATION-OUR ENVIRONMENT-QUESTION BANK
  1. Any undesirable change in physical, chemical or biological characteris...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. A pollutant can be best defined as it :

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Hydrogen sulphide causes

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Air pollutants I.cause injury to all living organism II.reduce growth ...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. Sulphur dioxide causes

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Match the following columns

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Which of the following device is used to remove over 99% particulate m...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Which of the following pollutant induces respiratory distress, inhibit...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Which method is used for the removal of sulphur dioxide and ammonia fr...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. In almost all Indian metropolitan cities like Delhi, the major atmosph...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Rain is called acid rain, when its pH is below

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Which of the following is//are the hazardous pollutant(s) present in a...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Which device is fitted to automobiles for reducing the emission of poi...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Catalytic converters are fitted in to automobiles for reducing emissio...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. vehicles treated with catalytic converter should use lead free petro...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Catalytic converters are fitted into automobiles to reduce emission of...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. List any two adverse effects of particulate matter on human health.

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Euro III norms were stipulated to control

    Text Solution

    |

  20. What is true about the Euro II norms ?

    Text Solution

    |