Which of the following is a synthetic pyrethroid ?
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Cyclopentanone
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Cyclopentene
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Cyclopropane
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Cypermethrin
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Correct answer
Explanation
Cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid used as an insecticide in large-scale commercial agricultural applications as well as in consumer products for domestic purposes. It behaves as a fast-acting neurotoxin in insects.