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Parathion is a pesticide. In which one of the following categories it belongs?
Parathion is a pesticide. In which one of the following categories it belongs?
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The correct option is D Organophosphate
- Organophosphate (OP) compounds are the widely used insecticides. These are carcinogenic.
- They are all derived from phosphoric acid. They are generally among the most acutely toxic of all pesticides to vertebrate animals.
- Commonly used organophosphates are Parathion, Malathion, Methyl Parathion, Diazinon, Phosmet, Tetrachlorvinphos, Azamethiphos.
- Parathion is the first organophosphate that is commercialized.
- It is much more toxic than malathion. It is unstable and hence breaks down quickly in the environment.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
- Organophosphate (OP) compounds are the widely used insecticides. These are carcinogenic.
- They are all derived from phosphoric acid. They are generally among the most acutely toxic of all pesticides to vertebrate animals.
- Commonly used organophosphates are Parathion, Malathion, Methyl Parathion, Diazinon, Phosmet, Tetrachlorvinphos, Azamethiphos.
- Parathion is the first organophosphate that is commercialized.
- It is much more toxic than malathion. It is unstable and hence breaks down quickly in the environment.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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