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To test chemical oxygen demand (C.O.D.) of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by pottassium dichromate in the presence of

Hydrochloric acid
Sulphuric acid
Nitric acid
Citric acid.

Correct Answer: Sulphuric acid

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