The compound used in the treatment of lead poisoning is:

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Strategy:
 Chelating agents are used in medicine to bind and remove toxic heavy metals from the body through the formation of stable, soluble complexes.

Step 1: Identify the treatment for Lead poisoning
 (Ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid) is a powerful chelating agent that forms a highly stable complex with  ions, allowing them to be flushed out via the kidneys.

Step 2: Contrast with other agents
- : Used in chemotherapy.
- : Primarily used for Copper removal (Wilson's disease).

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