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Polyhalogen Compounds

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Westron is a highly toxic halogen derivative liquid used as fumigant and insecticide formed the reaction of acetylene with the halogen that is

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Fluorine

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Chlorine

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Bromine

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Iodine

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Solution

The correct option is B
Chlorine

Westron is 1,1,2,2, -tetrachloroethane

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