Which of the following is used in the preparation of a pesticide?

Naphthalene balls

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Bitumen

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Coal gas

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Paraffin wax

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Solution

The correct option is A
Naphthalene balls

Coal tar is a dark black coloured liquid.It is used in the preparation of organic compounds like explosives, pesticides, dyes, drugs, artificial fibres etc.Naphthalene or mothball is a white solid with a pungent odour derived from the distillation of coal tar. It sublimes into a pungent toxic smell which drives away insects and moths.

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