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What is the correct chemical name of an insecticide DDT?

Options

  1. ADichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
  2. BDichloro Diphenyl Trichloroethene
  3. CDichloro Diphenyl Trichlorobenzene
  4. DDiphenyl Dichloro Toluene

Correct answer

A. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

Step-by-step solution

DDT is a well-known insecticide. The full form of DDT is Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. Its IUPAC name is 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane. Answer: Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

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