GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which one of the following is the petroleum wax?

A	Jonoba wax
B	Paraffin wax
C	Carnauba wax
D	Bees wax

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Option C Solution: Paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum by dewaxing light lubricating oil stocks. It is used in candles, wax paper, polishes, cosmetics, and electrical insulators.

Detailed explanation-2: -The well-known petroleum products include gasoline, diesel fuel, LPG, fuel oil, kerosene, paraffin wax, tar, and more.

Detailed explanation-3: -Paraffin wax is a solid crystalline mixture of straight-chain (normal) hydrocarbons ranging from C20 to C30 and possibly higher, that is, CH3(CH2)nCH3 where n ≥ 18. It is distinguished by its solid state at ordinary temperatures (25°C, 77°F) and low viscosity (35–45 SUS at 99°C, 210°F) when melted.

Detailed explanation-4: -Paraffin wax is one of the petroleum product used to make candles. The other petroleum product is lubricating oil and is used in vehicles and other machinery applications. Coal tar is not a petroleum product.

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