Which of the following substances is an example of a fine chemical?

a

Sodium hydroxide

b

Hydrochloric acid

c

Ethylene

d

Ammonia

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AjibayeBasit
4 years ago

myschool please review
d ansa is ethylene

Helium47
4 years ago

my school HCL is a heavy chemical the answer is c

Ann_e
1 year ago

The correct answer is:

None of the above are fine chemicals — but let me explain:

Fine chemicals are:
• Pure, complex, and highly specialized chemicals
• Usually produced in small quantities
• Often used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and perfumes

Now let’s look at the options:

Substance Type
A. Sodium hydroxide Bulk (inorganic) chemical
B. Hydrochloric acid Bulk (inorganic) chemical
C. Ethylene Bulk petrochemical
D. Ammonia Bulk (inorganic) chemical

So, the answer is:

None of the options is a fine chemical, but among them, the closest to being used as a base for fine chemicals is Ethylene (C) — because it’s a feedstock for making fine chemicals, even though ethylene itself is not a fine chemical.

Best choice: C. Ethylene (if you have to pick one).

OMA123456789
3 years ago

i thought HCl is an acid 😞

Prince_junior98
1 year ago

answer not correct 😒
please review and change the answer 🙏🏾

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