Which of the following substances is added to common salt for health purposes?

Sodium

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Chlorine

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Iodine

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Bromine

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Solution

The correct option is C Iodine
Iodine is added to common salt since it is required by our body for proper hormonal function. As our bodies can't synthesize iodine, we have to rely on food to obtain it.

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