Multiple choice

Among the following, --------------------- is used as a fumigant.

  1. Aluminium oxide

  2. Aluminium phosphide

  3. Aluminium chloride

  4. Aluminium fluoride

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aluminium phosphide is an inorganic compound used as a wide band gap semiconductor and a fumigant. This colourless solid is generally sold as a grey-green-yellow powder due to the presence of impurities arising from hydrolysis and oxidation.