Question detail
Which of the following is a product of the petrochemical industry that is commonly used to reduce friction between moving parts in engines?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
Question
- A. Detergent
- B. Solvent
- C. Lubricant
- D. Polymer
Answer
Lubricant
Explanation
Lubricants are produced from petrochemicals and are used to reduce friction in engines.
Common mistake
Misidentifying Petrochemical Products
Students often confuse the types of products produced by the petrochemical industry, such as thinking that fuels are the only products.
Remember that the petrochemical industry produces a variety of materials including solvents, lubricants, polymers, and detergents, in addition to fuels.
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