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Among the following which one causes maximum indoor chemical pollution ?  
(A) burning coal
(B) burning cooking gas
(C) burning mosquito coil
(D) room spray

A

burning coal

B

burning cooking gas

C

burning mosquito coil

D

room spray

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A
Burning coal causes more indoor chemical pollution as it releases `CO_(2) or CO` which can threat the human health.
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