Question

Metal ion responsible for the Minamata disease is:

• A. ${Co}^{2+}$
• B. ${Hg}^{2+}$
• C. ${Cu}^{2+}$
• D. ${Zn}^{2+}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B ${Hg}^{2+}$

Eating animal poisoned with mercury $\left({Hg}^{2+}\right)$ causes deformity, known as minamata (minimata) disease which is characterised by diarrhoea, haemolysis, impairment of various senses, meningitis and death.