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Which of the following products is petroleum based? A) steel. B) maglev. C) plastic. D) iron. E) Internet

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You're best answer is Plastic :))
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Answer is: C) plastic.

Plastic is organic polymers of high molecular mass derived from petrochemicals.

For example, polystyrene production is several million tonnes per year.

Polystyrene is a synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon polymer made from the monomer styrene.

Styrene (ethenylbenzene) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₆H₅CH=CH₂. It is a colorless oily liquid

Expanded polystyrene is used to manufacture foam cups.

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