One of the nitrogenous liquid base, that is recovered from coal tar, is:

histidine

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pyridine

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sulphide

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ammonia

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Solution

The correct option is B pyridine
Tar bases are the alkaline constituents of distillate oils, remaining after tar acids have been removed. One of the base that is recovered is pyridine, a colourless nitrogenous liquid that has a pungent odour and produces derivatives that are of pharmaceutical value.

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