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Chemistry in Daily Life · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 29 of 37

Chemistry in Daily Life: Which of these is used in mosquito repellents?

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Chemistry in Daily Life
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General Studies
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Q · Chemistry in Daily LifeMedium · 45s

Which of these is used in mosquito repellents?

TopicChemistry in Daily Life
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) is a common ingredient in mosquito repellents.

Final Answer: Option B - DEET
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