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Question
Rotten egg smell is due to the liberation of ______.
Options
\[\ce{HCI}\] gas
\[\ce{H2S}\] gas
\[\ce{Cl2}\] gas
\[\ce{SO2}\] gas
MCQ
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Solution
Rotten egg smell is due to the liberation of \[\underline{\ce{H2S gas}}\].
Explanation:
Hydrogen sulfide \[\ce{(H2S)}\] release is frequently the cause of the stench of rotting eggs. Hydrogen sulphide is a colorless gas with a foul odour reminiscent of rotten eggs. As they break down organic waste, microorganisms naturally create it.
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