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.