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Grade 12th passPhysical Chemistry

Which of the following chemicals being used as major ingredients of Bakery Industry in India, are said to cause cancer?
Potassium bromate
Potassium iodate
Potassium sulfate
Potassium chromate
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1 & 4 Only

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
Answer: A [ 1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
While potassium bromate is said to be a Class 2B carcinogenic, which means it may cause cancer, potassium iodate can lead to “thyroid disorders, increase the incidence of autoimmune thyroid it is and increase the risk of thyroid cancer.

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