Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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Author: Charles H Corwin
Publisher: PEARSON
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The correct resource from which petrochemicals are derived is to be identified.
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The petrochemicals are the chemical compounds which are derived from petroleum. Many sources of petroleum are known. For example-fossils fuel, coal, natural gases are some of the important resources of petroleum.
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