Question

The fractional distillation of coal tar yields

• A. carbon disulphide
• B. carbon tetrachloride
• C. kerosene oil
• D. benzene

Answer 1

The correct option is D

benzene

1. The process of separation of different components of a complex mixture based on the differences in the boiling points of the components is called fractional distillation.
2. Fractional distillation of coal tar mainly produces aromatic hydrocarbons like benzene, naphthalene etc.
3. Of the given options, fractional distillation of coal tar yields benzene.

Hence, D) is the correct option.