NEET Chemistry ยท Medium

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes: Environment MCQ

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EnvironmentMediumQuestion 38016

Question

DDT became environmentally problematic because it is:

  1. A
    non-biodegradable
    Correct
  2. B
    too soluble in water
  3. C
    chemically inert to insects only
  4. D
    a noble gas

Correct answer

non-biodegradable

Explanation

It persists and biomagnifies in ecosystems.