IUPAC name of DDT is

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

1,1,1–Trichloro–2, 2–bis (4-chlorophenyl) ethane

p,p’–Dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane

p,p’–Dichloro diphenyl trichloro benzene

Dichloro diphenyl tetrachloro ethane

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

DDT, or dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, is a colourless, tasteless, and practically odourless crystalline chemical compound that is an organochloride. Developed as an insecticide, it became notorious for its environmental effects.

The IUPAC name of DDT according to the structure is 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl) ethane.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A) 1,1,1–Trichloro–2, 2–bis (4-chlorophenyl) ethane.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

hear from our champions

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET

🔥 Start Your JEE/NEET Prep at Just ₹1999 / month - Limited Offer! Check Now!

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India

Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET

Best Books for IIT JEE

Best Books for NEET