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Petrochemicals obtained from crude oil are made up of different ________.

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Minerals

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Hydrocarbons

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Oils

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Acids

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Solution

The correct option is B
Hydrocarbons

Petrochemicals are the products prepared from the hydrocarbons separated from petroleum. Petroleum is a mixture of hydrocarbons of different lengths and structures. These hydrocarbons are separated by fractional distillation.

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