The toxicity of industrial pollutants may go unrecognized for all of the following reasons except

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The statement "They often cause skin and eye irritation" suggests that the toxicity of industrial pollutants is recognized to some extent, so this cannot be a reason why their toxicity may go unrecognized. On the other hand, their harmful effects may be slow to develop, they may be harmful only in some concentrations or circumstances, and they cannot be tested for safety on all organisms, all of which may contribute to the difficulty in recognizing their toxicity.

The Toxicity of Industrial Pollutants May Go Unrecognized for All