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_________ from leachate cause chest pain in humans in case of acute exposure.

(a) Lead

(b) Benzene

(c) Mercury

(d) Cadmium

This question was addressed to me during an online exam.

Question is from Groundwater Contamination in section Regulation of E-waste, Groundwater Contamination & Injection Well Disposal of Hazardous Waste Management

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Right choice is (d) Cadmium

For explanation I would say: Cadmium from leachate cause metallic taste, cough, chest pain, nausea, diarrhea, skin irritation in humans in case of acute exposure.

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