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Malathrion and Parathion insecticides belongs to_________________?

Correct answer: D. Organo-phosphate

  • A. Organo-chlorine group
  • B. Pyrethroid group
  • C. Carbamate group
  • D. Organo-phosphate

Explanation

Malathion and parathion contain phosphorus-based chemical groups, so they are organophosphate insecticides. Organochlorines, carbamates and pyrethroids are separate insecticide classes.

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