Multiple choice

Directions: The following question has four choices out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

Out of the following, ___________ organic compound is effectivly used against cockroaches.

  1. anthrone

  2. asparagusic acid

  3. aspartame

  4. aspidophytine

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Aspidophytine is an indole alkaloid that has attracted a lot of attention from synthetic chemists. An extract of the cockroach plant, aspidophytine is an insecticidal substance particularly effective against cockroaches.