CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistry6. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes1 Mark
MCQ
Which of these can be used as moth repellant
A
Benzene hexachloride
B
Benzal chloride
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Hexachloroethane
D
Tetrachloroethane
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Answer
Correct option: C.
Hexachloroethane
c Hexachloroethane can be used as moth repellent. It has also been used as a plasticizer for cellulose esters in place of camphor, a polymer additive, a component of fungicidal and insecticidal formulations, in the formulation of extreme pressure lubricants, and in the manufacture of fire extinguishing fluids.
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