Question: Nitrification is a two-step biological oxidation process, which the stoichiometry is provided below. Based on this reaction, what is the theoretical oxygen demand (pounds per

Nitrification is a two-step biological oxidation process, which the stoichiometry is provided below. Based on this reaction, what is the theoretical oxygen demand (pounds per day) for complete denitrification for wastewater flowing at 2.5 MGD and containing 30 mg/L.c 1 NH4-?

NH4- + 2 02 > NO3- + 2H+ + H20

a.2225 Ibs of oxygen/day

b.1750 lbs of oxygen/day

c.1375 Ibs of oxygen/day

d.1050 lbs of oxygen/day

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