Forensic medicine – MCQ 17 – Bluish green cadaveric lividity

A dead body is having cadaveric lividity of bluish green colour. The most likely cause of death is by poisoning due to:
a) Hydrocyanic acid
b) Hydrogen sulphide
c) Oleander
d) Sodium nitrite

Correct answer : b) Hydrogen sulphide

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