Multiple choice

Methaemoglobin formation results in blue baby syndrome. This is due to

  1. excess of lead in drinking water

  2. excess of arsenic in drinking water

  3. deficiency of iron

  4. excess of nitrates in drinking water

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Excess of nitrates in drinking water causes methaemoglobin formation which results in blue baby syndrome or  methemoglobinemia.