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BOD of waste water is estimated by measuring the amount of
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Options:
  • A
    total organic matter
  • B
    biodegradable organic matter
  • C
    oxygen evolution
  • D
    oxygen consumption
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
oxygen consumption
BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) refers to the amount of the oxygen that would be consumed if all the organic matter in one litre of water were oxidised by bacteria. Other options (a) (b) and (c) are incorrect.

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