| abstract |
Disclosed are halobenzimidazoles of the formula (I), in which A, R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, R<4> and X are defined in the description, as well as their acid addition salts and metal-salt complexes, plus a method of preparing them and their use as microbicides in the protection of plants and materials. Also disclosed are intermediates of the formulae (a) and (IVa), in which R<12> to R<17> are as defined in the description, and methods of preparing such intermediates. |