Toluene is used as a substitute for benzene as fuel additives because of:
A
less availability of benzene
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B
their similar solvent properties
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C
higher molecular mass of toluene
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D
both A and C
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Solution
The correct option is B their similar solvent properties Toluene (C6H5CH3) is used as a substitute of benzene as fuel additives because of the similar solvent properties.