This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Boiled lobster syndrome is seen in poisoning of: 
Select and explain. 
A. Boric acid, B. HNO,, C. H,SO4, D. Phenol
A: Boric acid
Answer: A: Boric acid 
Explanation: Ans: A. Boric acid(Ref: Principles of Clinical Toxicology 3/e p221).Boiled lobster syndrome is seen in poisoning of Boric acid.Features:Major symptom is erythema, desquamation and exfoliation.The skin of the patient looks like a 'boiled lobster'.