Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Agent Orange contains this chemical compound:

  1. Arsenic

  2. Cyanide

  3. Mercury

  4. Dioxin
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Agent Orange was a herbicide used by the US military during the Vietnam War that contained dioxin (specifically TCDD) as a dangerous contaminant. Dioxin is highly toxic and caused severe health problems and environmental damage. The other options are toxic chemicals but were not components of Agent Orange.

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