Ethyl acetate made using acetic acid serves what role in inks and coatings?
AA solvent component
BA bleaching reagent
CAn alkaline reagent
DAn oxidising reagent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A solvent component
Ethyl acetate is one of the acetate esters used as solvents in inks, paints and coatings.
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