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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched in the term of Insecticid and Trade name?

A. Phosphomidon ⇔ Dimecron

B. Aldicarb ⇔ Temik

C. Carbofuran ⇔ Furadan

D. Carbaryl ⇔ Celphos

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A. The trade name of Phosphomidon is Dimecron.
Phosphamidon is an organophosphate insecticide first reported in 1960. It acts as a cholinesterase inhibitor. The commercial product typically exists as a mixture of 70% (Z)-isomer and 30% (E)-isomer.
B. The trade name of Aldicarb is Temik.
Aldicarb is a carbamate insecticide which is the active substance in the pesticide Temik. It is effective against thrips, aphids, spider mites, lygus, fleahoppers, and leafminers, but is primarily used as a nematicide.
C. The trade name of Carbofuran is Furadan.
Carbofuran is a carbamate pesticide, widely used around the world to control insects on a wide variety of field crops, including potatoes, corn and soybeans. It is marketed under the trade names Furadan, by FMC Corporation and Curaterr.
D. Carbaryl ⇔ Celphos is not correctly matched.
Carbaryl is a chemical in the carbamate family used chiefly as an insecticide. It is a white crystalline solid previously sold under the brand name Sevin, which was a trademark of the Bayer Company.

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