Question

5. Name four important fractions obtained on refining of petroleum. What are these used for?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The various useful fractions obtained by the refining of petroleum are:Petroleum gas,petrol,kerosene,diesel,lubricating oil,paraffin wax,Bitumen. ... 4)Diesel:It is used as a fuel in heavy motor vehicles.It is also used to run pump sets for irrigation in agriculture and in electric generators.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The separation of petroleum into different fractions is done by fractional distillation. The various useful fractions obtained by the refining of petroleum are:Petroleum gas,petrol,kerosene,diesel,lubricating oil,paraffin wax,Bitumen.

Various fraction of petroleum and their uses

1)Petroleum gas:It is used as a fuel in homes and industry.It is used as a fuel as such or in the form of Liquified petroleum gas(LPG)

2)Petrol:It is used a fuel in light motor vehicles. It is also used as a solvent for dry cleaning.

3)Kerosene:It is used as a fuel in wick stoves and

pressure stoves to cook food. It is used in lanterns for lightning purpose.

4)Diesel:It is used as a fuel in heavy motor vehicles. It is also used to run pump sets for irrigation in agriculture and in electric generators.

5)Lubricating oil:It is used for lubrication in machines

and engines.