Dichloro diphenyl ________________ is the full form of DDT (an insecticide) ?
Correct answer: C. Trichloroethane
- A. Tetrachloroethane
- B. Tetrachloromethane
- C. Trichloroethane
- D. Trichloromethane
Explanation
DDT stands for dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. The word trichloroethane identifies the three chlorine atoms and the ethane portion of the name.
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