One girl student uses the liquid compound to remove nail paint from her nail. The liquid compound removes the nail paint from her nail. Give the name of this compound.

Acetic acid

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Formalin

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Ethanol

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Propanone

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Solution

The correct option is D Propanone
Propanone also called acetone is used to remove nail paint from the nail.

Acetone is a volatile, flammable and colorless liquid that is miscible with water. On the other hand, nail polish remover is an organic solvent that may include coloring, scents, oils, and solvents.

Option D is correct.

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