Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Rhodamine-B is used in agricultural pesticides due to its effectiveness against pests.
2.Rhodamine-B is also utilized in the textile industry as a dye for coloring fabrics.
3.Rhodamine-B can cause cell death.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Rhodamine-B is not primarily used in agricultural pesticides for its effectiveness against pests; it is a synthetic dye with various industrial applications.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Rhodamine-B is utilized in the textile industry as a dye for coloring fabrics, due to its fluorescent properties. Rhodamine-B has been shown to have potential cytotoxic effects, which means it can cause cell death or damage when cells are exposed to the substance. Rhodamine-B was used as the coloring agent in the cotton candy and others. However, due its harmful health effects the govt. of Tamil Nadu has banned its use.
Source: The Hindu
