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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following fractions of coal-tar distillation contains naphthalene?
Options
A Light oil
B Middle oil
Correct Answer
C Heavy oil
D Anthracene oil
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Naphthalene is obtained from the middle oil fraction of coal-tar distillation (boiling range 170-230°C).

Hint

Which fraction contains naphthalene?

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