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Which petroleum component is used in manufacturing of candles?

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Petrol

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Diesel

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C

Paraffin wax

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Lubricating oil

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Solution

The correct option is C Paraffin wax
Paraffin wax is a white or colourless soft, solid wax. It is obtained from residue during fractional distillation of petroleum. It is used for making candles, grease, ointment, wax paper and vaseline.

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