MHT CET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life
Which among the following is a use of 2, 4 -dichlorophenoxy acetic acid?
- A Antiseptic
- B Selective drug
- C Selective weed killer
- D explosive
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Correct Answer
(C) Selective weed killer
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2,4 -D or 2,4 -dichlorophenoxy acetic acid is used as a herbicide.
It causes uncontrolled growth and selectively kills most broadleaf weeds. It leaves most grasses such as cereals, lawn turf, and grassland unaffected.
It causes uncontrolled growth and selectively kills most broadleaf weeds. It leaves most grasses such as cereals, lawn turf, and grassland unaffected.
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