Question

Fluorosis (a bone disease) is caused by the presence of high concentration of __________ in atmospheric air.

a.

hydrocarbons

b.

hydrogen flouride

c.

hydrogen sulphides

d.

nitrogen dioxide

Answer: (b).hydrogen flouride

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