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The decomposition of sewage takes place, causing a pungent smell. Which of the following causes the pungent smell?

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The decomposition of sewage takes place, causing a pungent smell. Which of the following causes the pungent smell?

(a) CO2

(b) H2SO4

(c) HCL

(d) H2S

I have been asked this question in exam.

My question is taken from Chemical Characteristics of Waste Water in section Wastewater Characteristics of Environmental Engineering

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The correct answer is (d) H2S

The explanation is: The decomposition of sewage leads to the formation of sulfur compound like H2S which produces a pungent smell.

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