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Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter10: Fuels, Organic Chemicals, And Polymers

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