Multiple choice

Which of the following is the petroleum wax?

  1. Bees wax

  2. Carnauba wax

  3. Paraffin wax

  4. Jojoba wax
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Paraffin wax is a petroleum wax derived from petroleum crude oil. It consists of saturated hydrocarbons and is widely used in candles, cosmetics, and food packaging. Bees wax is natural (from bees), carnauba wax comes from palm leaves, and jojoba wax is extracted from jojoba seeds.

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