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Mosquito - repelling coils contain

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Aluminium phosphide

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Arsenic

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C

Pyrethrin

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Diethyl bromide

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The correct option is D Pyrethrin
Mosquito repelling coils are burned indoors in order to prevent or reduce the entry of mosquitoes. These coils contain pyrethrin and related compounds. Prolonged use of these coils has side effects. The components of the coil may even cause lung cancers.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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