What is the primary raw material for the modern plastics industry?
Correct answer: C. Petroleum (crude oil) and natural gas
- A. Coal
- B. Wood
- C. Petroleum (crude oil) and natural gas
- D. Agricultural crops
Explanation
The vast majority of monomers, the small molecules used to build plastic polymers, are derived from petrochemicals. These are chemical products obtained from the refining of petroleum and the processing of natural gas.
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