Question:

Which among the following pairs has only herbicides?

Updated On: Dec 29, 2025
  • Aldrin and Dieldrin
  • Sodium chlorate and Aldrin
  • Sodiumarsinate and Dieldrin
  • Sodium chlorate and sodiumarsinite
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Solution and Explanation

To determine which pair exclusively consists of herbicides, we must analyze each option based on the properties and uses of the chemicals listed.

  1. Aldrin and Dieldrin: Aldrin and Dieldrin are well-known pesticides primarily used as insecticides, not herbicides. Therefore, this pair is incorrect.
  2. Sodium Chlorate and Aldrin:
    • Sodium Chlorate: This compound is a chemical commonly used as a herbicide for weed control.
    • Aldrin: As mentioned earlier, Aldrin is an insecticide.
    Therefore, this pair is not exclusively herbicides.
  3. Sodiumarsinate and Dieldrin:
    • Sodiumarsinate: This is used as a herbicide.
    • Dieldrin: Is primarily an insecticide.
    This combination includes one herbicide and one insecticide, making it inappropriate for the question.
  4. Sodium Chlorate and Sodiumarsinite:
    • Sodium Chlorate: This is a herbicide used commonly for eradicating vegetation.
    • Sodiumarsinite: Used as a herbicide for controlling unwanted plants.
    Both chemicals in this pair serve as herbicides, satisfying the question's requirement.

Thus, the correct answer is: Sodium chlorate and sodiumarsinite, as both chemicals are herbicides.

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