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The ''blue baby" syndrome results from...

The ''blue baby" syndrome results from

A

excess of TDS (total dissolved solids)

B

excess of chloride

C

methaemoglobin

D

excess of dissolved oxygen

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C
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    A
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    C
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    D
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