What is the best substance to use for cleaning oil from microscope objectives?

a. Acetone
b. Alcohol-based products
c. Water
d. Xylene

ANS: B
Microscope lenses should be cleaned using alcohol-based products rather than hazardous solvents such as acetone or xylene. Water will not remove oil from lenses and will only cause it to become smudged.

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