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Wernicke's syndrome is generally common in alcoholic person, which is characterized by less mental activity and dual vision. It is caused by the deficiency of

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Riboflavin
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Thiamine
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Pyridoxine
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Retinol
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The correct option is C Thiamine
Vitamin-B, (thiamine) deficiency is most commonly observed in alcoholic person. Prolonged deficiency of thiamine may leads decreased mental function double vision reduced muscular contraction, lacking in decision capability. These all of the ill effect results trio a disorder known as Wernicke's syndrome.

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