Question

Pollutant from motor car exhaust that causes mental diseases is

• A. Lead
• B. NO${}_2$
• C. SO${}_2$
• D. Hg

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Lead

Lead exposure can be the result of contaminated air, water, dust, food, or various consumer products. It leads to mental poisoning and various temporary and permanent effects. The symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, headaches, irritability, memory problems, inability to have children, and tingling in the hands and feet and intellectual disability. In severe cases it may leads to anemia, seizures, coma, or death

So, the correct answer is 'Lead'