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is used in deodorants to prevent sweating.

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Aluminium

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Calcium

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Magnesium

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Solution

The correct option is A Aluminium
Deodorants are used to prevent body odour which is caused due to the bacterial breakdown of sweat. Aluminium, present in the deodorant, blocks the sweat ducts thereby reducing the sweating.

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