Melathion belongs to the group of

A. Orange mercury

B. Pyrethroid

C. Orangophosphide

D. Orange chloride

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Melathion belongs to the group of Orangophosphide.
Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide that acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
It is a pesticide that is widely used in agriculture, residential landscaping, public recreation areas, and in public health pest control programs such as mosquito eradication.
Malathion is produced by the addition of dimethyl dithiophosphoric acid to diethyl maleate or diethyl fumarate.