NEET Biology question

By which chemical are specimens for herbaria treated to prevent fungal attack?

(A)0.1% mercuric chlorideCorrect
(B)0.1% mercurous chloride
(C)Carbon disulphide
(D)Acetic acid

Answer: (A)

Solution

Herbarium specimens are treated with a 0.1% solution of mercuric chloride to prevent fungal attack and preserve them for long-term reference. Carbon disulphide

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