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What are the IUPAC names of the insecticide DDT and benzene hexachloride?
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Options:
  • A The IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane.
  • B The IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 2,3,4,5,6-pentachloro cyclohexane.
  • C The IUPAC name of DDT is- 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane.
  • D The IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 4,5,6-trichlorocyclohexane.
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The correct answer is: The IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane.
Correct Option is : (A)
The IUPAC name of DDT is- 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane.

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