Coal tar (produced by high temperature carbonisation) is the main source of_________________?
Correct answer: A. Aromatic compounds
- A. Aromatic compounds
- B. Aliphatic compounds
- C. Paraffins
- D. Olefins
Explanation
High-temperature carbonisation produces coal tar rich in benzene, toluene, phenols, naphthalene and other aromatic substances. It is therefore an important industrial source of aromatic compounds.
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