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BOD is a measure of
ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryCOMEDKCOMEDK 2015
Options:
  • A ozone depletion in the stratosphere due to too many free radicals.
  • B suspended particulate matter in the air causing lung problems.
  • C pesticides which are non-biodegradable in the soil and water.
  • D organic material present in water needing dissolved oxygen to break them down depleting oxygen content in water.
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The correct answer is: organic material present in water needing dissolved oxygen to break them down depleting oxygen content in water.
BOD is a measure of organic material present in water needing dissolved oxygen for decomposition Hence, depleting the oxygen content in water.

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