Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 10 - Fuels, Organic Chemicals, and Polymers - Questions for Review and Thought - Review Questions - Page 474: 1

Answer

The organic chemical industry is usually referred to as the petrochemical industry because most of the organic chemical processes involving hydrocarbons are derived from petroleum reservoirs.

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