Hydrocarbons Question 127
Question: Carbon black, which is used in making printer’s ink, is obtained by decomposition of [MP PET 1993]
Options:
A) Acetylene
B) Benzene
C) Carbon tetrachloride
D) Methane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ CH_4+O_2\underset{\begin{smallmatrix} Limited \\ \text{supply } \\ \text{of air} \end{smallmatrix}}{\mathop{\xrightarrow{\Delta }}}C+2H_2O $ It contains 98-99% carbon.
It is used in making black ink, paints and shoe polishes.