Acetone, Which Is Used as a Solvent and as a Reactant

question 52

Multiple Choice

Acetone, which is used as a solvent and as a reactant in the manufacture of Plexiglas^®, boils at 56.1°C. What is the boiling point in degrees Fahrenheit?

• A)159°F
• B)133°F
• C)101°F
• D)69.0°F
• E)43.4°F

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