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What are the IUPAC names of the insecticide DDT and benzene hexachloride?
Options
- AThe IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 1
- BThe IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 2
- CThe IUPAC name of DDT is- 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 1,2,3,4
- DThe IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 4
Correct answer
A. The IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 1
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) The IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane.