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By which of the following, poisoning of lead in the body can be removed?

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P t

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EDTA

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O x^{2 -}

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P n

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The correct option is B EDTA
EDTA is a hexadentate ligand and forms the water-soluble stable chelate complex with metals such as lead. Hence, it can be used to remove lead from the body. In this way, EDTA helps in removing poisoning of lead from the body.

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