Which of the following statements regarding tabun is correct?
A) The primary route of exposure to tabun is through the skin.
B) Tabun has a fruity smell and an appearance similar to sarin.
C) Tabun is twice as lethal as sarin and 50 times less persistent.
D) The components used to manufacture tabun are hard to acquire.
Answer: B) Tabun has a fruity smell and an appearance similar to sarin.
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