Naphthalene is used for making_________________?

Correct answer: D. All A., B. and C.

  • A. Insecticides (e.g. moth balls)
  • B. Unsaturated polyesters
  • C. Drug intermediates e.g. β-naphthol
  • D. All A., B. and C.

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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