Which of the following is used as a pesticide or fumigant for cereals and as an igniting agent in flares?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Aluminium phosphide.
- Aluminium phosphide is a highly toxic inorganic compound, used as a fumigation to protect stored grain from insects and rodents.
- In the presence of moisture, it releases phosphine, which is highly toxic. It is one of the most common causes of poisoning among agricultural pesticides.