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Which of the following is not a petroleu...

Which of the following is not a petroleum product?

A

Petrol

B

Paraffin wax

C

Bees wax

D

Kerosene

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To determine which of the following is not a petroleum product, we first need to understand what petroleum products are. Petroleum is a fossil fuel derived from the remains of ancient plants and animals, and it is primarily obtained in the form of crude oil. 1. **Understanding Petroleum Products**: - Petroleum products are derived from the refining of crude oil through processes like fractional distillation. - Common petroleum products include petrol (gasoline), kerosene, diesel, and paraffin wax. 2. **Identifying the Options**: - We need to look at the options provided (though they are not listed here, we will assume common examples). - For instance, if the options include petrol, kerosene, diesel, and beeswax. 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Petrol**: A well-known petroleum product used as fuel. - **Kerosene**: Another petroleum product commonly used for heating and as jet fuel. - **Diesel**: A petroleum product used in diesel engines. - **Beeswax**: This is not a petroleum product; it is a natural wax produced by honeybees. 4. **Conclusion**: - Among the options, beeswax is the one that is not derived from petroleum. Therefore, the answer to the question is beeswax. **Final Answer**: Beeswax is not a petroleum product. ---

To determine which of the following is not a petroleum product, we first need to understand what petroleum products are. Petroleum is a fossil fuel derived from the remains of ancient plants and animals, and it is primarily obtained in the form of crude oil. 1. **Understanding Petroleum Products**: - Petroleum products are derived from the refining of crude oil through processes like fractional distillation. - Common petroleum products include petrol (gasoline), kerosene, diesel, and paraffin wax. 2. **Identifying the Options**: - We need to look at the options provided (though they are not listed here, we will assume common examples). ...
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