Identify which one of the following water pollutant is Carcinogenic?
Correct answer: A. Polycyclic hydrocarbons
- A. Polycyclic hydrocarbons
- B. Mineral acids
- C. D.D.T
- D. Nitrate fertilizers
Explanation
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of organic compounds that are formed during incomplete combustion of organic matter, such as fossil fuels, wood, and tobacco. Many PAHs are known or suspected carcinogens, meaning they have the potential to cause cancer in humans. Explanation will be added soon.
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