What is an agent orange?

A biodegradable insecticide

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A weedicide containing dioxin

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Colour used in fluorescent lamp

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A hazardous chemical used in luminous plants

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Solution

The correct option is A A weedicide containing dioxin
Agent orange refers generally to all the phenoxy weedicide sprayed that contain dioxin. Dioxin is a toxic substance causing cancer and genetic damage. It is so called from the colour of the identifying strip in which it was stored.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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