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A dental disease characterised by motting of teeth is due to presence of a certain chemical element in drinking water. Which is that element?

A

Boron

B

Chlorine

C

Fluorine

D

Mercury

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C
The excess of fluorine in water causes fluorosis. The symptoms of fluosis are mottling of teeth (yellowish streaks) and abnormal bones liable to fracture etc. It is are example of endemic disease.
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