'Solvent naphtha' used mostly as a solvent in paints and perfumery is produced by the _________________ of virgin naphtha into small boiling range cuts?

Correct answer: B. Distillation

  • A. Steam reforming
  • B. Distillation
  • C. Desulphurisation
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Solvent naphtha is obtained by fractionating virgin naphtha into selected boiling-range cuts, which is a distillation operation. Desulphurisation changes sulfur content but does not produce the required boiling-range separation.

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