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What is DDT? Why is it banned for use in many developed nations?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of DDT**: - DDT stands for Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane. It is a synthetic chemical compound that was widely used as an insecticide. 2. **Usage of DDT**: - DDT was primarily used to control insect populations, particularly in agriculture and for public health purposes, such as controlling malaria-carrying mosquitoes. ...
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    A
    it is highly toxic in human
    B
    long persistent in environment
    C
    kills insects like butterflies
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    used against mosquitoes
  • DDT has ben banned from amany developed countries because of its

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    high toxicity to mammals
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    high degree of persistence in the enviornment
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    low toxicity to insects
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    high solubility in water
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