Chemistry
Rotten egg smell is due to the liberation of:
- HCl gas
- H2S gas
- Cl2 gas
- SO2 gas
Hydrogen Chloride
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H2S gas
Reason — The rotten egg smell is commonly associated with Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas. H2S is a colourless gas and is known for its strong, unpleasant odour, similar to that of rotten eggs.
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