Question

What is DDT? Is it biodegradable?

Answer 1

DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a colorless, crystalline, tasteless and almost odorless organochlorine known for its insecticidal properties and environmental impacts. DDT has been formulated in multiple forms, including solutions in xylene or petroleum distillates, emulsify able concentrated, water-wettable powders, granules, aerosols, smoke. candles and charges for vaporizers and lotions

DDT, plastics, polythene, bags, insecticides, pesticides, mercury, lead, arsenic, metal articles like aluminum cans, synthetic fibres, glass objects, iron products and silver foils are non-biodegradable pollutants.

Answer 2

Hey !!

It is used as an insecticide. It creates pollution due to its extreme stability. It is ''non-biodegradable''. It is manufactured by the condensation of chlorobenzene with chloral (trichloroacetaldehyde) in the presence of sulphuric acid. It is also called p,p'-dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethance. It was earlier used to control malaria and typhoid.

          But it is highly toxic to fish and due to stability, it get deposited and stored in animal fat tissues. Thus was banned in USA and India but still used in other countries of the world.

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