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A Combined solution of copper sulphate a...

A Combined solution of copper sulphate and calcium hydroxide which is used as a fungicide is

A

Fehling solution

B

Folins mixture

C

Carminative mixture

D

Bordeaux mixture

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D
Bordeaux mixture is a mixture of copper sulphate and calcium hydroxide used as fungicide. It is used in vineyards, fruit farms and gardens to prevent infestations of downy mildew, powdery mildew and other fungi. It was invented in the Bordeaux region of France in the late 19th century.
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