Saccharin, an artificial sweetner is manufactured from :
A
cellulose
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B
toluene
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C
cyclohexane
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D
starch
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Solution
The correct option is B toluene Saccharin (sodium or calcium salt of sacharic acid), an artificial sweetener, is manufactured from toluene.
Saccharin is 550 times more sweet than cane sugar. It is used to sweeten the products like medicine, toothpaste, low calorie sweets, soft drinks, cold drinks, etc.