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Metal ion responsible for the Minimata disease is
- A \(\mathrm{Co}^{2+}\)
- B \(\mathrm{Hg}^{2+}\)
- C \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2}\)
- D \(Z n^{2+}\)
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Correct Answer
(B) \(\mathrm{Hg}^{2+}\)
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Detailed explanation
Eating animal poisoned with mercury \(\left(\mathrm{Hg}^{2+}\right)\) Causes deformity. known as minamata (minimata) disease which is characterised by diarrhoea, hemolysis, impairment of various senses, meningitis and death.
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