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Indiscriminate disposal of used fluorescent electric lamps causes mercury pollution in the environment. Why is mercury used in the manufacture of these lamps?

Correct Answer: When the lamp is switched on, the mercury in the lamp causes the emission of ultraviolet radiations

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