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Standard VIII
Chemistry
Characteristics of Plastics
When plastics...
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When plastics are burnt, toxic substances are released into the air that is causing water pollution.
A
True
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False
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Solution
The correct option is
B
False
When plastics are burnt, toxic substances are released into the air that is causing air pollution.
Hence, the given statement is false.
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