Which of the following correctly compares the relative toxicity of the various forms of mercury (most toxic first and least toxic last)?

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Elemental mercury is essentially nontoxic in its unmodified form and could be consumed orally without significant side effects.Once elemental mercury becomes chemically modified to its ionized (inorganic) form, it becomes toxic.Further modification to the organic form significantly increases the toxicity of the mercury derivative.

Which of the Following Correctly Compares the Relative Toxicity of the Various