MCQ
By what process is petroleum refined?
  • Fractional distillation
  • B
    Destructive distillation
  • C
    Distillation
  • D
    All of the abov

Answer

Correct option: A.
Fractional distillation
Petroleum is refined by the process of fractional distillation as the constituents of petroleum products are in the liquid state and differ in their boiling points.

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