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Question
Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
Make a list of the components we obtain from mineral oil.
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Solution
Components that can be obtained from mineral oil are:
- petroleum
- aviation petrol
- gasoline
- diesel
- kerosene
- naptha
- lubricating oil
- tar
- also used in the production of dyes, pesticides, etc.
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