In which year did an English scientist named Michael Faraday discover benzene as an illuminating gas?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4, i.e. 1825.
In 1825, English scientist Michael Faraday discovered benzene as an illuminating gas. Faraday isolated it while working with the gases produced from the distillation of oil. He identified benzene as a new compound with distinct chemical properties. This discovery played a significant role in the development of organic chemistry and the understanding of hydrocarbons.