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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Gammexane is
Options
A Hexachloroethane
B DDT
C Hexachlorocyclohexane
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D TNT
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gammexane (or BHC, benzene hexachloride) is hexachlorocyclohexane (C6H6Cl6), specifically the gamma isomer. It is an insecticide.

Hint

What is the common name for hexachlorocyclohexane?

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