Question

write the Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) ​

Answer 1

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Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, commonly known as DDT, is a colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless crystalline chemical compound, an organochlorine. Originally developed as an insecticide, it became infamous for its environmental impacts. DDT was first synthesized in 1874 by the Austrian chemist Othmar Zeidler.

Answer 2

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It is colourless, tasteless and odorless crystalline compound having insecticidal property.

It kills insects such as houseflies, mosquitoes and body lice. It was used for controlling maleria and typhus.

Exposure to high doses of DDT may cause vomiting, tremors or shakiness. Laboratory animal studies showed adverse effect of DDT on liver and reproduction. DDT is a pressistent organic pollutant, readily absorbed in soils and tends to accumulate in the ecosystem. When dissolved in oil or other lipid, it is readily absorbed by the skin. It is resistant to metabolism. It accumulates in fatty tissues. There is a ban on use of DDT due to all these adverse effects