Identify the hydrocarbons used as industrial solvents.

Benzene

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Kerosene

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Xylene

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Oxy-acetylene

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Solution

The correct options are
A Benzene
B Kerosene
C Xylene
Benzene, kerosene, xylene and other petroleum products are used as industrial solvents for cleaning or dissolving water-insoluble substance such as grease and oil. Oxy-acetylene is a compound primarily used for gas welding.

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