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What are Petrochemicals? State its usage. [3 MARKS]

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Petrochemicals : 1 Mark
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Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum. These are used in the manufacture of detergents, fibres (polyester, nylon, acrylic etc.), polythene and other man-made plastics. Hydrogen gas obtained from natural gas, is used in the production of fertilisers (urea).

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