Naphthenic acid is a/an ______________ compound?
Correct answer: C. Oxygen
- A. Sulphur
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Oxygen
- D. None of these
Explanation
Naphthenic acids are cycloalkane-based carboxylic acids, so they contain oxygen in the carboxyl group. They are therefore classified as oxygen compounds rather than sulfur or nitrogen compounds.
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