Question

The full form of DDT is_______.

• A. dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
• B. diphenyldichlorotrichloroetane
• C. dichlorodiphenyltetrachloroethane
• D. dichlorodiphenyltrichloromethane.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. DDT is used as a disinfectant in the area where garbage is disposed of to prevent the growth of bacteria.
2. DDT stands for dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. The full form of DDT is not diphenyldichlorotrichloroetane.

Option C:

1. The full form of DDT is not dichlorodiphenyltetrachloroethane.

Option D:

1. The full form of DDT is not dichlorodiphenyltrichloromethane.

Final answer: The full form of DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane.