Question

Choose the correction option regarding the statements given below:

Statement 1: Lampblack is obtained by burning turpentine oil in excess of air.
Statement 2: Lampblack consists of extremely small crystals of carbon.

• A. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
• B. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
• C. Both statement 1 and statement 2 are incorrect.
• D. Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

Lampblack is obtained by burning turpentine oil or carbon rich substances in an insufficient supply of air. It consists of extremely small crystals of carbon. It is used in the preparation of kajal.