The active chemical in mosquito-repellent products is—
- AAllethrin
- BAtropine
- C2-Isopropoxyphenyl
- DBenzene hexachlorophene
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Correct answer: (a) Allethrin
Explanation
The active chemical in most mosquito coils and mats is allethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid related to the natural insecticide pyrethrin.
Atropine is a drug made from the belladonna plant.