alleryStart learning →Which pair replaces volatile halogenated solvents?
ABenzene and hot toluene
BChloroform and diethyl ether
CWater and supercritical CO2
DAcetone and methanol mix
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Water and supercritical CO2
Water and supercritical carbon dioxide are benign alternatives to solvents such as CH2Cl2, CHCl3 and CCl4.
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