Q. With reference to virgin polymers, consider the following statements:
1.They are produced directly from raw petrochemical feedstocks such as natural gas or crude oil.
2.They include plastics like polyethylene, polypropylene, and polycarbonate.
3.They are made entirely from recycled plastic waste.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct – Virgin polymers are made directly from petrochemical feedstocks.
- Statement 2 is correct – Examples include PE, PP, PET, PS, and PC.
- Statement 3 is incorrect – They are not made from recycled material; they are new and unused.
Source- ET
