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Which pollutant can cause ‘blackfoot disease’?

Correct answer D. As

Explanation

Blackfoot disease, seen in Taiwan, damages blood vessels in the feet and can lead to gangrene, and it is linked to long-term drinking of water contaminated with arsenic (As).

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