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DDT is

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DDT is effective against a wide range of insects but is now restricted in many countries due to its environmental persistence and impact on wildlife.
Updated On: May 9, 2025
  • A chlorinated organic herbicide.
  • A brominated organic rodenticide.
  • A chlorinated organic insecticide.
  • A brominated organic avicide.
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The Correct Option is C

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DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is an organochlorine compound that is commonly used as an insecticide. It was widely used during the mid-20th century to control pests in agriculture and in the treatment of malaria.
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