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  1. Candle is a mixture of

  2. A.

     Paraffin was and stearic acid

    B.

     Bees wax and stearic acid

    C.

     Higher fatty acids and stearic acid

    D.

     Bees wax and paraffin wax

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Most candles are made from paraffin wax, a byproduct of petroleum refining. Candles can also be made from microcrystalline wax, beeswax (a byproduct of honey collection), gel (a mixture of polymer and mineral oil), or some plant waxes (generally palm, carnauba, bayberry, or soybean wax).


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