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Characteristics of Plastics

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When plastics are burnt, toxic substances are released into the air that is causing water pollution.

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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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