DDT is a/an:
Correct answer: D. Both options B and C are correct
- A. Biodegradable pollutant
- B. Non-biodegradable pollutant
- C. Insecticide
- D. Both options B and C are correct
Explanation
DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a synthetic chemical that was widely used as an insecticide. It is also a persistent organic pollutant because it is not easily broken down by environmental processes, making it non-biodegradable.
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