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The expanded form of DDT is...

The expanded form of DDT is

A

dichloro dipheyl trichloroethane

B

dichloro diethy trichloroethane

C

dichloro dipyrydyl trichloroethane

D

dichloro diphenyl tetrachloroacetate

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The expanded form of DDT is dechloro diphenyl trichloroethane. It is an insectiside which was first synthesised in 1874. in insects it opens the sodiumion channels in neurons which leads to spas on and eventual death DDT, BHC are organic compound which were effectively used against pest during 1980 . But , now these are banned are banned due to their less or no degradation.
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