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Write the full name of 2,4-D and gives its only one use in agriculture?

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The full name of 2,4-D is "2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid."

One of its primary uses in agriculture is as a selective herbicide. It's commonly used to control broadleaf weeds in various crops, such as cereals, pastures, and lawns, while leaving the desired crops largely unaffected.