Question

Which of the following are the types of synthetic lubricants?

(a) silicon polymers

(b) polyglycolethers and related compounds

(c) fluorinated and chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds

(d) all of the mentioned

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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(d) all of the mentioned

All the options listed—silicon polymers, polyglycolethers and related compounds, and fluorinated and chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds—are types of synthetic lubricants. These lubricants are specifically engineered to provide enhanced performance under extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, pressure, or chemical exposure, compared to conventional mineral oils.