Toxic chemical released by paper industry is

Mercury

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Cadmium

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Lead

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Nickel

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The correct option is A
Mercury

Paper industry uses mercury cells in sodium chloride electrolysis to make caustic soda and chlorine for bleaching paper. After the use of mercury, several tonnes of it is dumped into the water bodies. The water if consumed causes mercury poisoning or the Minimata Disease.

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