This clearing agent is commonly used as a substitute for Xylene and Benzene.
A)Toluene
B)Cedarwood oil
C)Tetrahydrofuran
D)Clove oil

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Toluene
Toluene is the clearing agent that is commonly used as a substitute for Xylene and Benzene. Toluene can act as a clearing agent both during embedding and mounting processes, thus it can act as a substitute to both agents stated above. Other agents are not able to substitute for xylene and benzene.

This Clearing Agent Is Commonly Used as a Substitute for Xylene