Naphthalene is used for making_________________?
Correct answer: C. All A., B. and C.
- A. Insecticides (e.g. moth balls)
- B. Unsaturated polyesters
- C. All A., B. and C.
- D. Drug intermediates e.g. β-naphthol
Explanation
Naphthalene is used in mothballs and insecticides, converted to phthalic anhydride for unsaturated polyesters, and used to make drug intermediates such as β-naphthol. Therefore, all three listed applications are valid.
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