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An insecticide extracted from the leaves of neem is
An insecticide extracted from the leaves of neem is
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The correct option is D Azadirachtin
Azadirachtin is a chemical compound belonging to the limonoid group. It is a secondary metabolite present in neem seeds. It is a highly oxidized tetranortriterpenoid, which boasts a plethora of oxygen bearing functional groups, including an enol ether, acetal, hemiacetal, tetra-substituted epoxide and an variety of carboxylic esters. Azadirachtin has a complex molecular structure.Aldicarb is a carbamate insecticide, which is the active substance in the pesticide Temik. Malathion is an insecticide of relatively low human toxicity. Rotenone is an odorless, colorless, crystalline ketonic chemical compound used as a broad-spectrum insecticide, piscicide and pesticide.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Azadirachtin is a chemical compound belonging to the limonoid group. It is a secondary metabolite present in neem seeds. It is a highly oxidized tetranortriterpenoid, which boasts a plethora of oxygen bearing functional groups, including an enol ether, acetal, hemiacetal, tetra-substituted epoxide and an variety of carboxylic esters. Azadirachtin has a complex molecular structure.
Aldicarb is a carbamate insecticide, which is the active substance in the pesticide Temik.
Malathion is an insecticide of relatively low human toxicity.
Rotenone is an odorless, colorless, crystalline ketonic chemical compound used as a broad-spectrum insecticide, piscicide and pesticide.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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