NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What problems began to arise in the late 1940s related to the extensive use of DDT?
Options
- AIncreased effectiveness against insects
- BResistance of many insect species to DDT
- CImproved safety for fish
- DReduced toxicity to humans
Correct answer
B. Resistance of many insect species to DDT
Step-by-step solution
In the late 1940s, problems related to the extensive use of DDT began to appear, including the development of resistance by many species of insects to DDT.