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Which hydrocarbons are used as solvents?

A

Ethene

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B

Hexane

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C

Heptane

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D

Cyclohexane

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Solution

The correct options are
B
Hexane

C
Heptane

D
Cyclohexane

Among the given options the compounds that can be used as solvents are Hexane, Heptane and Cyclohexane. All these compounds are saturated hydrocarbons. Hexane & Heptanes are used for coatings and paints. Cyclohexane is used for cleaning products. Ethene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon so cannot be used as a solvent.

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