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Which of the following is an organic compound with the formula C6H4Cl2 that is used as a fumigant insecticide to control cloth moths? |
para-dichlorobenzene Ethylbenzene Benzoyl chloride Chlorobenzene |
para-dichlorobenzene |
The correct answer is option 1. para-dichlorobenzene. para-dichlorobenzene, also known as p-dichlorobenzene, is an organic compound with the chemical formula \(C_6H_4Cl_2\). It is used as a fumigant insecticide to control cloth moths, as well as to deodorize and disinfect areas such as bathrooms and garbage bins. |