Environmental
A NC property near an old dry cleaning operation may be contaminated with which hazardous substance?
ARadon
BTetrachloroethylene (PCE) or other chlorinated solvents✓ Correct
CAsbestos only
DCarbon monoxide
Explanation
Dry cleaning operations commonly used tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene/PCE) and other chlorinated solvents that can contaminate soil and groundwater near their facilities.
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