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Assertion :Reformate is the main source of aromatic bulk chemicals such as benzene, toluene, xylene and ethylbenzene. Reason: Reformates are low octane liquids.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Catalytic reforming is a chemical process that is used to convert petroleum refinery naphthas, typically those which are having lower octane ratings into high octane liquid products are termed as reformates. They are the components of high octane gasoline. Reformates are the main source of benzene, toluene , xylene and ethylbenzene.

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