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In which sentence is a colon correctly used to introduce a series of items preceded by an independent clause?

A. The chemical reaction produces three main compounds: benzene, toluene, and xylene.
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B. The chemical reaction produces: benzene, toluene, and xylene.
C. The chemical reaction produces three main compounds, benzene, toluene, and xylene.
D. The chemical reaction produces three main compounds; benzene, toluene, and xylene.

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  • The chemical reaction produces three main compounds: benzene, toluene, and xylene.
  • The chemical reaction produces: benzene, toluene, and xylene.
  • The chemical reaction produces three main compounds, benzene, toluene, and xylene.
  • The chemical reaction produces three main compounds; benzene, toluene, and xylene.

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