Environmental
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are hazardous chemicals commonly found in:
ALead paint in pre-1978 homes
BOld electrical transformers and capacitors✓ Correct
CFiberglass insulation from the 1980s
DPressure-treated wood from before 2004
Explanation
PCBs are industrial chemicals that were widely used in electrical equipment (transformers, capacitors) before being banned in 1979. They are persistent environmental pollutants and known carcinogens that real estate professionals may encounter on industrial or commercial properties.
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