Environmental
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in real estate are associated with:
AA. Radon gas seeping from soil
BB. Old electrical equipment and transformers that may contaminate soil and buildings✓ Correct
CC. Underground water contamination from road salt
DD. Off-gassing from new carpet materials
Explanation
PCBs are toxic industrial chemicals that were widely used in electrical equipment (transformers, capacitors). They can contaminate soil and buildings and are a concern in older commercial and industrial properties.
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