Chemistry, asked by jothi32, 1 year ago

what is the IUPAC name of insecticide DDT? why is their use banned in most of the countries

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Answered by neha7755
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DDT is one of the most controversialchemical compounds in recent history. It has proven effective as aninsecticide, but its potent toxicity isn't limited to insects. Banned by many countries including the United States,DDT is nonetheless still used -- legally or illegally -- in some places.

simrankaur86: but you didn't tell the answer of iupac
Answered by simrankaur86
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CIC6H4 2CH(CCI3)
Dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane
it is banned in most of the countries because it is non biodegradable and it is absorbed by the soil and makes the soil unfertile
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