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Warfarin and zinc phosphate are the examples of______

A

Insecticides

B

Rodenticides

C

Pesticides

D

None of them

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the substances:** The question mentions two substances: Warfarin and Zinc Phosphate. 2. **Understand the purpose of these substances:** Both Warfarin and Zinc Phosphate are chemicals that are used to control pests. Specifically, Warfarin is often used as a rodenticide, while Zinc Phosphate is also used for controlling rodent populations. 3. **Define the categories:** - **Insecticides** are chemicals that specifically target and kill insects. - **Rodenticides** are chemicals that are specifically designed to kill rodents, such as rats and mice. - **Pesticides** is a broader term that includes any chemical used to kill pests, which can include insects, rodents, and other organisms. 4. **Categorize Warfarin and Zinc Phosphate:** Since both Warfarin and Zinc Phosphate are used to kill rodents, they fall under the category of rodenticides. 5. **Conclusion:** Therefore, the correct answer is that Warfarin and Zinc Phosphate are examples of **Rodenticides**. ---
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