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A substance, which causes pollution, is known as which of the following?(a) Pollutant(b) Carcinogen(c) Polluting element(d) IrritantThe question was asked in final exam.Query is from Environmental Pollution topic in chapter Environmental Chemistry of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct ANSWER is (a) Pollutant

Best explanation: A substance, causing pollution, is called as a pollutant. Pollutants can be solid, liquid, or gaseous substances present in GREATER concentrations than in natural ABUNDANCE and are produced DUE to human activities or due to natural happenings. Carcinogens are substances, if exposed to, which can cause cancer. Irritants normally cause irritations to SKIN.



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