Detergents are water pollutants because they contain.

Sulphates

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Nitrates

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Carbonates

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Phosphates

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Solution

The correct option is B Phosphates
Phosphates are used to manufacture Detergents.
When these phosphates enter water bodies, they provide nutrients resulting in algae population explosions or Eutrophication. The algae use up the entire oxygen killing other aquatic organisms.
So, the correct option is 'Phosphates'.

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