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Agent orange is a herbicide that contains synthetic

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Auxin
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Cytokinin
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Gibberellins
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Pigments
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Solution

The correct option is A Auxin
When the auxins are present in higher concentration, they inhibit growth and are toxic to the plants. The mixture of two auxins, 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T are known as agent orange. It is a dioxin weedicide. This weedicide was used by the U.S military in the Vietnam war to remove the forest cover which was used for hiding by the soldiers.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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