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Match the product in Group I to the raw material in Group II: P. Ethylene, Q. Methanol, R. Phthalic anhydride — 1. Natural gas, 2. Synthesis gas, 3. Naphtha, 4. Naphthalene
- AP-1, Q-2, R-3
- BP-2, Q-1, R-4
- CP-3, Q-1, R-4
- P-3, Q-2, R-4
Explanation
Ethylene is commonly cracked from naphtha (P-3). Methanol is synthesized from synthesis gas (Q-2). Phthalic anhydride is classically made from naphthalene oxidation (R-4).
Source: GATE CH 2009 (2009)
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