Deck General USCG Q#682 (Set 21)

According to the Chemical Data Guide, which reactive group(s) is/are not compatible with the products polybutene and o-xylene?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Nitric acid

Per the USCG Chemical Data Guide, strong oxidizing agents such as nitric acid are highly reactive and completely incompatible with hydrocarbon polymers like polybutene and aromatic solvents like o-xylene.

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