Question

Chemical formula of Gammaxane is

A.

C₆Cl₆

B.

C₆H₅Cl₇

C.

C₆H₄Cl₈

D.

C₆H₆Cl₆

Correct option is D


Gammaxane, also known as Lindane, is an organochlorine compound used as an insecticide. Its chemical formula is C₆H₆Cl₆, which corresponds to hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH). Gammaxane is specifically the gamma isomer of HCH, and it is effective in controlling pests in agriculture and as a pharmaceutical treatment for lice and scabies.

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