Question

What is refining of petroleum? What are petrochemicals? Which substance obtained along with natural gas is used in production of fertilizers?

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Answer:

Petrochemicals (also known as petroleum distillates) are the chemical products obtained from petroleum by refining. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as maize, palm fruit or sugar cane.