Lindane is
(A) Not a fumigant
(B) BHC (Benzene Hexachloride) containing 99% γ-isomer
(C) A by-product of BHC manufacture
(D) Both (B) and (C)

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Answer :

(B) BHC (Benzene Hexachloride) containing 99% γ-isomer

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