(a) What are petrochemicals? Name any two petrochemicals. (b) Why are petro-chemicals so important?

Answer

• The other by-products are obtained from petroleum and are used These substances are called petrochemicals. Some of the petrochemicals are detergents, dyes, kerosene, etc.

• Petrochemicals are used in many fields and have a wide range of uses. Kerosene is used as a fuel in jet planes. Some of the products are used by the pharmaceuticals. Hence, it is an important substance across society, politics, technology including in economy