Chemistry · Uses, environmental effects of chloroform, iodoform, freons and DDT
Which of the following is a nonbiodegradable pollutant?
Which of the following is a nonbiodegradable pollutant?
- A. DDT
- B. Sewage
- C. Plant leaves
- D. Domestic wastes
Step-by-step solution
DDT is a synthetic pesticide that is resistant to biological degradation, making it a nonbiodegradable pollutant. Sewage, plant leaves, and domestic wastes are organic and decompose naturally, so they are biodegradable.
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