Question

Which component obtained from refining of petrolum is used as solvent in petrochemicals ?

Page 213 Chapter - 10. Mineral Coal and Minerak Oil

Answer 1

Naphtha is used in gasoline and also used as the primary source for petrochemicals.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

Options are essential in this question because there are many petroleum products used as solvents.

# Options are -

1. Kerosene
2. Tar
3. Naptha
4. Petroleum coke

◆ Answer -

(3) Naptha

● Explanation -

• Naptha is a flammable oil having 8 to 10 carbon atoms.
• It is obtained by dry distillation of petroleum.
• Naptha is used as solvent in petrochemicals.

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