Which among the following is used to prepare detergents and plastics?

Paraffin wax

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Bitumen

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Petrochemicals

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Lubricating oil

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Solution

The correct option is A Petrochemicals
Petrochemicals are the chemical compounds obtained from petroleum. They are used for making detergents, solvents, elastomers, lubricants, gels, polymers, plastics, fibers, adhesives, etc.

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