Minamata disease is caused by the pollution of water by

Cadmium

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Mercury

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Lead

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Arsenic

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Solution

The correct option is C Mercury
Minimata disease is a very serious consequence of mercury poisoning in water. It affects the patient's brain, causing impairment of different functions like speech, thoughts, vision etc.
So, option B " Mercury" is the correct answer.

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