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What is the chemical name of the pesticide DDT?
ADichloro Diphenyl Trichloroethane
BDimethyl Diphenyl Trichloroethane
CDichloro Dioxin Tetrachloride
DDual Dichloro Toluene
✓ Correct Answer: A — Dichloro Diphenyl Trichloroethane
DDT stands for Dichloro Diphenyl Trichloroethane, a persistent organic pollutant.
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