Below are some uses of a mineral.

Below are some uses of a mineral.

It is used

(i) To run engines.
(ii) For cooking oil.
(iii) For making Plastics.

The mineral described above is

A. Copper
B. Soda ash
C. Petroleum
D. Gold

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The correct answer is C. Petroleum

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 09:31

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