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Chemistry Enviromental Chemistry ( Not In Syllabus ) NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Excess nitrate in drinking water can cause

A
Methemoglobinemia
B
Kidney damage
C
Liver damage
D
Laxative effect

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Excessive concentration of nitrate in drinking water is harmful and can cause methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) disease.

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