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 | | Olefins are aliphatic hydrocarbons with one or more double bonds along the chain. |
 | | The higher olefins have chains of up to 20 or more carbon atoms, and generally have the double bond between the first two carbons of the chain. |
 | | These are based on carbon compounds and form the backbone of the petrochemicals industry, while inorganic chemicals are non-carbon chemicals, such as mineral acids, alkalis, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide and various salts. |
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