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Which of the following statements is incorrect about DDT
I. DDT stands for dichlorodiphenyltrichloropropane and is an organochlorine insecticide .
II. DDT is soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents.
III. High concentrations of DDT disturb calcium metabolism in birds, which causes thinning of eggshell and their premature breaking .
IV. In fish - eating birds, the DDT can ultimately reach a very high level of 25 ppm.

A

II , III and IV

B

I and III

C

II and IV

D

I and II

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D
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