If the LD₅₀ lethal dose for 50% of the population) is 100 mg/kg for Compound A and the LD₅₀ is 10 mg/kg for Compound B, we know that Compound A is more toxic.

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The lower the LD50 value, the less of a substance is needed to cause death, indicating higher toxicity. Therefore, Compound B with an LD50 of 10 mg/kg is more toxic than Compound A with an LD50 of 100 mg/kg.

If the LD50 Lethal Dose for 50% of the Population)

If the LD₅₀ Lethal Dose for 50% of the Population)