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E-waste (Electronic waste) is particularly hazardous because it contains:
AWood and paper
BHeavy metals like Lead and Mercury
COrganic kitchen waste
DSand and stones
✓ Correct Answer: B — Heavy metals like Lead and Mercury
Electronics contain toxic components like lead, mercury, and cadmium that can leach into soil and water.
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