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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes question

2012 · Shift 0 · Q13
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Haloalkanes and Haloarenes question

2012 · Shift 0 · Q13

JEE MainChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesMCQ+4 / −1
What is DDT among the following?
  1. A
    Greenhouse gas
  2. B
    A fertilizer
  3. C
    Biodegradable pollutant
  4. D
    Non–biodegradable pollutant
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Correct answer: D

  1. Identify what DDT is

    DDT stands for dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane. It is an organochlorine insecticide.

  2. Recall its environmental property

    DDT is chemically very stable and does not decompose easily by natural biological processes.

    Therefore, it is non-biodegradable.

  3. Check each option

    • A: Greenhouse gas — Incorrect. DDT is not a gas; it is a pesticide.
    • B: A fertilizer — Incorrect. DDT is not used to supply plant nutrients.
    • C: Biodegradable pollutant — Incorrect. DDT resists biodegradation.
    • D: Non–biodegradable pollutant — Correct.

  4. Final conclusion

    DDT is a non-biodegradable pollutant.

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