Q. With reference to Fluorochemicals, consider the following statements:
1.Fluorochemicals are used as ingredient in pesticides to protect against pests in agriculture.
2.Fluorochemicals can be either organic or inorganic in nature.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Fluorochemicals have many different uses and roles in agriculture. The most common use is to protect crops in the field as an ingredient in pesticides and herbicides. It has nearly taken the place of bromomethane, a pesticide that came under fire for its toxicity to the environment. Fluorochemicals can be either organic or inorganic in nature.
Source: ForumIAS
