Multiple choice

Which of the following is a petrochemical?

  1. Ammonia

  2. Coke

  3. Coal tar<o:p></o:p>

  4. Acetone

  5. Paraffin wax
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Paraffin wax is a heavy hydrocarbon that is extracted from crude oil (petrochemical).  Paraffin waxes are produced by refining or separating the waxes out of crude mineral oils.

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