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Which of the hazardous pollutant occurs in plastic?

(a) Lithium

(b) PCBs

(c) Lead

(d) Copper

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

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

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The correct answer is (b) PCBs

Easy explanation: Transformers, capacitors, softening agents for paint, glue, and plastic contains PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls).

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