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Which of the following is the antidote for lead poisoning?

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C o C l_{3}

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Cis-platin

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C

EDTA

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DMG

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Solution

The correct option is C EDTA
Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (calcium disodium versante) ( $C a N a_{2} - E D T A$ ) is used for lead poisioning.

Option C is correct.

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