Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2024
A liquid hydrocarbon obtained from fractional distillation of coal tar that is used in the pharmaceutical industry is:
A
xylene
B
benzene
C
hexane
D
Toluene
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Correct Option: B
The liquid hydrocarbon from coal tar used in the pharmaceutical industry is:
- Benzene: Used as a solvent and in drug synthesis.
- Xylene and Toluene: Obtained from coal tar but primarily for other industrial uses.
- Hexane: Not from coal tar distillation.
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