Multiple choice

Which of the following products is used for making candles, shoe polish, vaseline and wax paper?

  1. Fuel oil

  2. Lubricating oil

  3. Paraffin wax

  4. Bitumen

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Paraffin wax is a chemical preservative, which is used to give a shiny appearance and to preserve a substance. Fuel oil is used for obtaining energy, lubricating oil for lubrication, bitumen for paving roads, and paraffin wax for candles, vaseline, etc. It is edible, but not digestible. 

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