Question

Coal tar is used in the manufacture of

• A. Synthetic dyes
• B. Drugs
• C. Perfumes
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

The explanation for the correct option:

(d) All of these

Uses of coal tar

1. Coal tar is obtained as a product in the process of making coke. The colour is the same as coke and is a highly viscous liquid.
2. Coal tar is used as starting material in the manufacturing process of various substances that we use in everyday life and in industry, like synthetic dyes, drugs, explosives, etc.
3. Coal tar can be both used in medical and industrial fields.
4. Naphthalene balls are obtained from coal tar. They are used to repel moths and other insects.
5. They are also used in the preparation of explosives, perfumes, plastics, paints, photographic materials, roofing materials, etc.

Hence, option (d) is the correct answer as coal tar is used to manufacture synthetic dyes, drugs, and perfumes.