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Excess of which of the following in drinking water is the cause of 'blue baby' syndrome?

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Nitrates

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Sulphates

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Fluorides

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Iron

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Solution

The correct option is A Nitrates
The most common cause of blue baby syndrome is the consumption of water contaminated with nitrates.

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