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Aniline point is a property of the

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Correct Answer: Option C
Option A: Diesel - Diesel is a petroleum distillate commonly used as fuel in compression-ignition engines. The aniline point of diesel is typically higher compared to naphtha or gasoline. Diesel contains fewer aromatic hydrocarbons compared to naphtha, which results in a higher aniline point.

Option B: LPG - LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) consists primarily of propane and butane. It is not typically tested for aniline point as it is composed mainly of aliphatic hydrocarbons, which have lower aromatic content compared to naphtha.

Option C: Naphtha - Naphtha is a petroleum fraction containing a mixture of hydrocarbons, including both aliphatic and aromatic compounds. The aniline point of naphtha is determined by the temperature at which it becomes completely miscible with an equal volume of aniline. Naphtha contains a significant amount of aromatic hydrocarbons, which contribute to its aniline point.

Option D: Gasoline - Gasoline, like naphtha, is a petroleum fraction containing a mixture of hydrocarbons. It typically contains a higher proportion of light hydrocarbons and fewer aromatics compared to naphtha. Gasoline tends to have a lower aniline point compared to naphtha due to its lower aromatic content.

Conclusion:
Among the options provided, Option C: Naphtha is the petroleum product commonly associated with the aniline point. Naphtha contains a significant amount of aromatic hydrocarbons, which influence its aniline point. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: Naphtha.
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6 Comments
YOgeSh KUmAR
YOgeSh KUmAR 11 months ago
Aniline is the property of diesel.. not a naptha
Aniline point is find out the aromatic containt in diesel..
LALIT SHARMA
LALIT SHARMA 2 years ago
correct answer is a
SIVA VIGNESWARAN
SIVA VIGNESWARAN 2 years ago
Aniline point is for diesel
RAMPRAVESH YADAV
RAMPRAVESH YADAV 6 years ago
Diesel will be right ans.
Arjun Maurya
Arjun Maurya 7 years ago
Aniline point property of Diesel,so ans is A is correct
Sourabh Rajput
Sourabh Rajput 7 years ago
Aniline point is used to determine the diesel index.
So it should be the property of Diesel not naptha