Which component, obtained from the refining of petroleum, is used as a solvent in petrochemicals.

Tar

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Kerosene

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Naphthalene

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Petroleum coal

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Solution

The correct option is C Naphthalene
Naphthalene (an aromatic hydrocarbon) is obtained from the refining of petroleum. It is used as a solvent in petrochemicals. Naphthalene is a nonpolar solvent and is used to dissolve nonpolar compounds.
Option $C$ is correct.

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