Which of the following fraction of coal tar distillation is obtained at $270^{\circ} - 360^{\circ} C$ ?

Light oil

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Middle oil

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Green oil

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Heavy oil

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Solution

The correct option is C Green oil
Green oil (anthracene oil) is obtained at $270 - 360^{\circ} C$ by distillation of coal tar. It mainly has anthracene and phenanthrene.

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