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Which of the following element make e-waste hazardous in nature?

(a) Lead

(b) Glass

(c) Plastic

(d) Iron

The question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

The origin of the question is E-waste topic in portion Regulation of E-waste, Groundwater Contamination & Injection Well Disposal of Hazardous Waste Management

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Right answer is (a) Lead

Best explanation: The presence of elements like lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, selenium, hexavalent chromium, and flame retardants beyond threshold quantities make e-waste hazardous in nature.

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