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Four of the trans-neptunian objects, with their orbital eccentricities, are listed. which one has the most eccentric (most elongated, least round) orbit?

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Trans-neptunian Objects (TNO) is a planet in our solar system. The first TNO discovered was Pluto. TNOs are classified into two groups:
1. Kuiper Belt Objects
2. Scattered Disc Objects
There are various TNOs discovered till date some of which are:
1. Pluto
2. Lempo
3. 90482 Orcus
4. 136199 Eris

Answer: Pluto is a TNO with the most eccentric orbit.

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