Chemistry · Aromatic hydrocarbons: Nomenclature, benzene - structure and aromaticity, mechanism of electrophilic substitution, halogenation, nitration

The aromatic compounds present in the middle oil fraction are :

The aromatic compounds present in the middle oil fraction are :

  • A. Benzene, Napthalene, Anthracene
  • B. Naphthalene, Pyridine, Phenol
  • C. Naphthalene, Pyridine
  • D. Toluene, Cresol

Step-by-step solution

Middle oil (170–230°C) from coal tar distillation primarily contains naphthalene, phenol, and pyridine. Benzene, toluene, and anthracene are found in other fractions (light oil and heavy/anthracene oil, respectively).
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