Naphthalene balls are obtained from coal tar and are used as

mosquito repellent

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honey bee repellent

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moth repellent

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Solution

The correct option is C moth repellent
Moths can damage our clothes upon getting infected. Naphthalene balls obtained from coal tar are used as a moth repellent because its concentrated penetrating odour helps to keep the moths away.

Hence, option C is correct.

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