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To determine: Whether the statement “The absence of chemical residues always rules out the possibility of arson” is true or false.
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Answer to Problem 1RQ
Correct answer: “The absence of chemical residues always rules out the possibility of arson”, is false.
Explanation of Solution
The cases of malicious fires require a critical investigation by the criminalists. Many factors come into play like the vast area of crime, the destruction level, casualties, and uncountable burnt items for examination. The examination of the scene, if not reveals the chemicals in the burnt residues, does not mark out the arson possibility. The reason for this is that the fire might have been deliberately started through electrical wirings or any other means.
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