NEETChemistryChemistry in Everyday Life
What environmental issue is caused by the slow degradation and accumulation of certain detergents in water bodies?
Options
- AAlgal bloom
- BWater scarcity
- CPollution and foaming
- DIncreased oxygen levels
Correct answer
C. Pollution and foaming
Step-by-step solution
Detergents that persist in water after sewage treatment cause foaming in rivers, ponds, and streams, leading to water pollution.