Correct option is A
A
vehicle in paints is the liquid part that binds the pigment and allows the paint to spread and form a uniform film on the surface. Common vehicles include drying oils, which harden by oxidation.
Analysis of Options:
Linseed oil:
A commonly used drying oil in paints.
Acts as an excellent vehicle.
Poppy oil:
A type of drying oil, less commonly used but effective as a vehicle in paints.
Tung oil:
Another drying oil that forms a tough, waterproof layer, making it suitable as a vehicle in paints.
Turpentine oil:
This is a solvent, not a vehicle.
It is used to thin paints and clean brushes but does not bind pigments or form a film.
