The Pow Chemical Company operates a large manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. Billy, the plant manager, has knowingly caused sulfuric acid from the facility to be dumped into the Mississippi River for several years. Which statement is the best response?

He should be encouraged not to dispose such corrosive acid to the river.

Explanation:

Sulfuric acid (H²SO⁴) known as vitrol is a highly corrosive chemical and is potentially explosive in concentrated form. It would badly burn anyplant, bird, or land animal exposed to it. It has moderate chronic (long-term) toxicity to aquatic life. So Billy (plant manager) should be advised not to engage in such exercise, because it is harmful to aquatic life.