Question

Bordeaux mixture is named after
A) Scientist
B) Chemical composition
C) Country
D) University

Answer 1

scientist named the Bordeaux

Answer 2

Bordeaux mixture is named after

C) Country

• Bordeaux mixture is an enzymatic mixture of quicklime and copper sulphate initially used for many purposes but is now used as a fungicide.

• It is an organic pesticide which is sprayed on plants as a precautionary measure to stop certain infectious fungi from growing.

• It was invented in Bourdeaux region of France in the 19th century, hence its name.

• Since excess of copper is now a pollutant, this mixture is banned in several European countries.