Which of the Following Will Make the Most Effective Poison

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will make the most effective poison for rats and mice?

• A) ethyl alcohol, LD₅₀ = 2.08 g/kg
• B) acetaminophen, LD₅₀ = 0.340 g/kg
• C) ethylene glycol, LD₅₀ = 0.00686 g/kg
• D) ricin, LD₅₀ = 0.000005 mg/kg

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