Agricultural runoff containing excess synthetic fertilizers frequently drains into freshwater bodies. Which of the following chemical species present in such runoff is primarily responsible for triggering rapid algal growth and subsequent dissolved oxygen depletion (eutrophication)?
- Trioxophosphates(V)Cevap
- BChlorofluorocarbons
- CCalcium tetraoxosulfate(VI)
- DConcentrated ethanoic acid
Cevap
Trioxophosphates(V) (phosphates) are nutrient compounds present in agricultural runoff and detergents that stimulate algal growth, leading to oxygen depletion in water bodies.
Trioxophosphates(V) derived from fertilizers and synthetic detergents act as major plant nutrients. When introduced into rivers and lakes, they cause excessive growth of algae. Upon dying, aerobic bacteria decompose the algae, consuming large amounts of dissolved oxygen and causing fish kill and water degradation.
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Eutrophication caused by industrial and agricultural nutrient pollution