An example of Polychlorinated hydrocarbon is Endrin

Question 71

An example of Polychlorinated hydrocarbon is

a.       Parathion

b.      Malathion

c.       Diazinon

d.      Endrin

Answer

d. Endrin

Reference:

P.C.Dikshit 1^st Edition Page 573

Park 18^th Edition Page 589

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Discussion

Endrin is a cyclodiene insecticide used on cotton, maize, and rice. It also acts as an avicide. As a rodenticide, it is used to control mice and voles. It is a solid, cream to light tan to white, almost odorless substance. It melts and decomposes at 200 °C. It is moderately soluble in benzene and acetone, slightly soluble in alcohols, alkanes, and xylene, and almost insoluble in water.

Explanation

Parathion, Malathion and Diazinon are Organophosphorus Insecticides

Comments

Endrin is a stereoisomer of dieldrin and is structurally similar to aldrin, and heptachlor epoxide.

Tips

It is also known as Mendrin, and Compound 269.