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MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which among the following compounds is used as selective weed killer?

  1. A Picric acid
  2. B 2,4- dichlorophenoxy acetic acid
  3. C 2,4,6- trichlorophenoxy acetic acid
  4. D Salol
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(B) 2,4- dichlorophenoxy acetic acid

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2,4- Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid is used as an herbicide which selectively kills most of the broadleaf weed by causing uncontrolled growth in them.