what is organochlorines? write answer in point.
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Explanation:
The term organochlorine refers to a wide range of chemicals that contain carbon, chlorine and, sometimes, several other elements. A range of organochlorine compounds have been produced including many herbicides, insecticides, fungicides as well as industrial chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Organochlorines
⇒ They are organic compounds or hydrated carbons that have been chlorinated.
⇒ Some of the common organochlorines are DDT (Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane), BHC (Benzene Hexa Chloride), aldrin, endrin etc.
⇒ Aldrin is added to building foundation to prevent attack of termites and endrin is the most toxic of all the organochlorines.
⇒ DDT was first synthesize by a German Chemist Zeidler in 1874, it is famous pesticides of world and non-biodegradable.
⇒ BHC is first synthesize by Michael Faraday in 1825 and it is more toxic to insects.
⇒ Excess of organochlorines can directly kill higher animals.
⇒ The rate of degradation of organochlorines is low and they are not soluble in water.