Multiple choice

Which of the following acts as an active ingredient in nail polish remover?

  1. Acetanilide

  2. Acetoguanamine

  3. Acetone

  4. Acetonitrile
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Acetone is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CO. Acetone is miscible with water and serves as an important solvent. Familiar household uses of acetone are as the active ingredient in nail polish remover and as paint thinner.

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