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The 'blue baby' syndrome results from:

  1. A
    excess of chloride
  2. B
    methaemoglobin
  3. C
    excess of dissolved oxygen
  4. D
    excess of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)

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Blue baby syndrome is caused by excess nitrates in drinking water, which convert haemoglobin to methaemoglobin, reducing oxygen transport.

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The 'blue baby' syndrome results from:
A
excess of chloride
B
methaemoglobin
C
excess of dissolved oxygen
D
excess of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)

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