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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