Question 336 Deck General

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Which statement is TRUE concerning toluene?

A It is classified as a grade A flammable liquid.
B Its Reid Vapor Pressure is 9.4.
C The boiling point is 174°F.
D It is an aromatic hydrocarbon.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) It is an aromatic hydrocarbon. Toluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon, a class of organic compounds characterized by a benzene ring structure. This makes option D the correct answer. The other options are incorrect: A) Toluene is classified as a grade B flammable liquid, not grade A. B) The Reid Vapor Pressure of toluene is not 9.4, but rather around 3.8 at 100°F. C) The boiling point of toluene is 231°F, not 174°F.

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