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News- Recently, doctors treating patients from J&K’s Baddal village said that organophosphate could be behind the 17 deaths that had spread panic in the village.
About Organophosphate
Organophosphates are chemical compounds formed through the esterification process involving phosphoric acid and alcohol.
| Esterification is a chemical reaction where two reactants like alcohol and acid combine to create an ester as the reaction product. |
Common Applications:
- Pesticides and Insecticides: Widely used in agriculture to control pests and insects.
- Herbicides: Used for weed control.
- Chemical Warfare: Certain organophosphates are employed as nerve agents, disrupting the transmission of nerve signals, leading to paralysis or death.
- Industrial Uses: Used in manufacturing plastics, solvents, and other chemicals.
