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Chemical pesticides which destroy the pests or pathogens by forming toxic fumes include all of the following except________.

A

Aluminiumm Phosphide

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Methyl Bromide

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Benzene Hexachloride

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Ethylene dichloride-carbon tetrachloride

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Solution

The correct option is C Benzene Hexachloride
Benzene hexachloride is commonly used as an insecticide and also as a fungicide to control fungal disease.

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