Petrolatum is__________________?

Correct answer: C. A mixture of microcrystalline wax in viscous hydrocarbon liquids

  • A. Same as petroleum ether
  • B. Petroleum coke
  • C. A mixture of microcrystalline wax in viscous hydrocarbon liquids
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Petrolatum, or petroleum jelly, is a semisolid blend of microcrystalline wax with viscous hydrocarbon oil. It is therefore different from volatile petroleum ether and solid petroleum coke.

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