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(B) In a herbarium,plant specimens are dried,pressed,and preserved on sheets. To protect these dried specimens from the attack of fungi,insects,and mo

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Naphthalene

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(B) In a herbarium,plant specimens are dried,pressed,and preserved on sheets. To protect these dried specimens from the attack of fungi,insects,and moisture,$Naphthalene$ balls or $Mercuric$ $Chloride$ $(HgCl_2)$ are commonly used. $Naphthalene$ acts as a repellent against insects and pests,while the preservation process ensures the specimens remain intact for long-term study. Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

Column $X$	Column $Y$
$(1)$ Herbarium of Forest Research	$(P)$ Paris
$(2)$ Museum of Natural History	$(Q)$ Kew
$(3)$ Herbarium Department of Botany,$M$.$S$. University	$(R)$ Kolkata
$(4)$ Central National Herbarium	$(S)$ Dehradun
$(5)$ Royal Botanic Gardens	$(T)$ Vadodara
(Note: The original option $5$ was corrected to Royal Botanic Gardens)

In a herbarium,which of the following balls are placed to protect plant specimens from fungi,insects,and moisture?

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