They are covered under Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants also known as Agent Ora...........

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They are covered under Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, also known as Agent Orange, toxic over many decades, is not water-soluble and does not degrade easily. It was sprayed by the US forces during Vietnam war to destroy the forest cover.

Which of the following chemicals is being referred to in the above statement?

Dioxin

Asbestos

Benzene

All of the above

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Explanation:

Dioxin are covered under Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, also known as Agent Orange, toxic over many decades, is not water-soluble and does not degrade easily. It was sprayed by the US forces during Vietnam war to destroy the forest cover.