The terminology 'BTX' used in coal tar distillation industry refers to___________________?
Correct answer: C. Benzene-toluene-xylene
- A. Benzol-toluol-xylol
- B. Benzol-toluene-xylene
- C. Benzene-toluene-xylene
- D. Benzene-toluol-xylol
Explanation
BTX is the standard abbreviation for benzene, toluene and xylene, the principal aromatic products recovered from coal-tar or petroleum streams. The older names benzol and toluol may appear in industry, but the standard expansion uses benzene and toluene.
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