Which among the following is a use of 2, 4 -dichlorophenoxy acetic acid?

Which among the following is a use of 2, 4 -dichlorophenoxy acetic acid?
  1. Antiseptic
  2. Selective drug
  3. Selective weed killer
  4. explosive

Solution

2,4 -D or 2,4 -dichlorophenoxy acetic acid is used as a herbicide. It causes uncontrolled growth and selectively kills most broadleaf weeds. It leaves most grasses such as cereals, lawn turf, and grassland unaffected.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (13 Oct Shift 2)

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