Question: Carbofuran (nematicide) belongs to the group…
Options:
Organophosphates
Organocarbamates
Organochlorines
None of these
✅Explanation:
Carbofuran is a widely used broad-spectrum insecticide, acaricide, and nematicide. It is classified as an organocarbamate, which means it contains a carbamate group in its chemical structure. This carbamate group is responsible for its insecticidal and nematicidal properties.
Carbofuran is a widely used broad-spectrum insecticide, acaricide, and nematicide. It is classified as an organocarbamate, which means it contains a carbamate group in its chemical structure. This carbamate group is responsible for its insecticidal and nematicidal properties.
📌Other Options Explanations:
(a) Organophosphates: These are another group of insecticides and nematicides that contain a phosphate group in their chemical structure. Examples include chlorpyrifos and malathion.
(c) Organochlorines: These are older, persistent pesticides that contain chlorine atoms in their chemical structure. Examples include DDT and lindane.