Question : The main source of Naphthalene is
Option 1: Charcoal
Option 2: Camphor
Option 3: Coal-tar
Option 4: Diesel
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Correct Answer: Coal-tar
Solution : The correct option is - Coal-tar
Either petroleum distillation or the extraction of coal tar yield naphthalene. It serves as a pest deterrent and pesticide. Additionally, it is employed in the production of fuels, dyes, resins, and polymers. In 1948, naphthalene was approved for use as a pesticide in the U.S.
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