Question

Lac contains how much percent wax
A) 1%
B) 4%
C) 6%
D) 10%

Answer 1

Lac contains how much percent wax
➡️ 6 %

Answer 2

Answer:

C) 6%.

Option-C is the correct answer.

Explanation:

• Lac is secreted in the form of thin filameny by lac insect along with resin.
• It is generally found to the extent of nearly 4–5% in seedlac, 3–5% in shellac and slightly higher percentage in sticklac(5–6%).
• Lac wax is recovered directly during processing of sticklac and also during the preparation of solvent-based dewaxed shellac generally called shellac wax.