Carcinogenic chemicals produced during recycling of plastics and polythene are
formaldehyde
polycyclic aromatic compounds
vinyl chloride
dioxins and furans
A
polycyclic aromatic compounds
B
vinyl chloride
C
dioxins and furans
D
formaldehyde
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During recycling, plastics and polythene are heated for melting. Their burning produces some carcinogenic chemicals like dioxins and furans. These byproducts are potent carcinogens i.e. cancer causing. Dioxins are crystalline compounds whereas furans are heterocyclic ring compounds. Furans have an aromatic ring consisting of four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. These toxic byproducts can cause serious health issues like respiratory problems and also affect the immune system.
So, the correct answer is 'dioxins and furans'.
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