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Question
Which among the following compounds is used to decaffeinate coffee?
Options
lodoform
Carbon tetrachloride
Methylene dichloride
Chloroform
MCQ
Solution
Methylene dichloride
Explanation:
The decaffeination process begins with soaking green coffee in hot water, followed by the use of a solvent or activated carbon to extract the caffeine. Methylene dichloride or ethyl acetate are common solvents.
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