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Which of the following is known as Westron (a good industrial solvent)? |
Acetylene tetrachloride Trichloroethylene Dichlorodifluoromethane Hexachlorocyclohexane |
Acetylene tetrachloride |
The answer to the question is (a) Acetylene tetrachloride. Acetylene tetrachloride is a colorless, dense liquid that has a sweet odor. It is a good industrial solvent and is used in a variety of applications, including the production of other chemicals, as a solvent for fats, oils, waxes, resins, and cellulose acetate, and in certain types of Friedel-Crafts reactions. The chemical formula for acetylene tetrachloride is \(C_2Cl_4\). It is also known as tetrachloroethylene or TCE. Acetylene tetrachloride is a chlorinated hydrocarbon and is a known carcinogen. Its use has been declining in recent years due to concerns about its toxicity. |