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Physical Properties of Alcohols and Phenols

Acetone is th...

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Acetone is the sweet-smelling solvent used in:

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Nail polishes

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Lipsticks

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Face-creams

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Sweet-smelling erasers

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Solution

The correct option is A Nail polishes
Acetone is a volatile compound. Acetone is having very less boiling point i.e. around $60^{\circ} C$ . So it is easily used in removing nail paints.

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