The elements arsenic, copper and mercury have which of the following effect?

Catalytic effect

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pH effect

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Toxic effect

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Antagonastic action

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Solution

The correct option is C Toxic effect
All the elements show toxic effect. Hg causes mercury poisoning. A common disease is Minamata disease which occurs due to high exposure to methylmercury. Similarly, intake of arsenic-rich water results in thickened and darker skin, abdominal pain, vomiting and even leads to cancer. Intake of high doses of Zn leads to vomiting, nausea, cramps etc.
Hence, option C is correct.

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