Question

Which of the following is NOT an organic pollutant?

• A. Hydrocarbon
• B. Ketones
• C. Ozone
• D. Alcohols

Hint:

Organic pollutants are carbon-based. If a compound does not contain carbon, like ozone \(O_3\), it is not an organic pollutant.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Organic pollutants are pollutants that contain carbon-based organic compounds. Hydrocarbons, ketones, and alcohols are examples of organic compounds.

Step 1: Understanding organic compounds.
Organic compounds generally contain carbon and hydrogen. Many organic pollutants come from fuels, solvents, industrial chemicals, and incomplete combustion. \[ \text{Organic pollutant} \Rightarrow \text{Carbon-based pollutant} \]

Step 2: Checking the given options.
Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made of carbon and hydrogen.
Ketones are organic compounds containing a carbonyl group.
Alcohols are organic compounds containing the hydroxyl group.

Step 3: Identifying the non-organic pollutant.
Ozone is made of three oxygen atoms: \[ O_3 \] It does not contain carbon. Therefore, it is not an organic pollutant. Hence, the correct answer is Ozone.