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What is the full form of DDT?(a) Diphenyldichlorotrichloroethane(b) Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane(c) Dichlorodiphenyltriphenylethane(d) DichlorodiphenyltrichloroetheneThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.Asked question is from Environmental Pollution topic in division Environmental Chemistry of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct ANSWER is (b) Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

Explanation: Explanation: The full form of DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. It is a colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless crystalline chemical compound. It was originally developed as an insecticide, but then, its USE was stopped due to its HARMFUL EFFECT on environment as well as on the living organisms. If EXPOSED to high concentrations, it can cause vomiting, seizures or tremors in human beings.



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