What are the IUPAC names of the insecticide DDT and benzene
hexachloride? Why is their use banned in India and other countries?
The IUPAC name of DDT is 2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane and that of benzene hexachloride is 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane. It is banned in india because they are non-biodegradable. Instead, they get deposited and stored in falty tissues.
