BHC and DDT belong to which class of pesticides?

Organophosphates

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Organochlorines

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Carbonates

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Triazines

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Solution

The correct option is B Organochlorines
Organochlorine pesticides are chlorinated hydrocarbons used in agriculture and mosquito control. Representative compounds in this group include DDT, ethoxychlor, dieldrin, chlordane, toxaphene, mirex, kepone, lindane and benzene hexachloride

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