The compound used in the treatment of lead poisoning is:

The compound used in the treatment of lead poisoning is:
  1. Desferrioxime B
  2. EDTA
  3. Cis-platin
  4. D-penicillamine

Solution

(1) Sodium calcium edetate, a salt of EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetra-acetic Acid), is used to bind metals in the chelation therapy, such as for treating mercury and lead poisoning.
(2) Cis-platin is used as an anti-cancer drug.
(3) D- penicillamine is used for treating copper poisoning.
(4) Desterrioxime B is used for treating iron poisoning.

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (12 Apr Shift 2)

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