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Non-halogen based xenobiotics are converted into which of the following substance?

(a) Catechol

(b) Sulphur

(c) Acrylamide

(d) Acid

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The above asked question is from Dose in division Environmental Impact of Pollutants and Analysis of Dose – Effect Relationship of Environmental Biotechnology

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Right answer is (a) Catechol

Easy explanation: Non-halogen based xenobiotics compounds are converted into catechol as a result of degradation by microorganisms but are not converted into Sulphur, Acrylamide which is carcinogenic or Acid.

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