Question

Mention 3 products obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum. Also write one important function of each of them.
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Answer 1

Fractional distillation is a process by which individual components can be separated using heat from a given mixture.

Follow are some products obtained by Fractional Distillation and their uses-

Asphalt

Black sticky semi solid, which is a mixture of hydrocarbons. Non volatile.

For making roads.

Damp proofing foundations of buildings.

Damp proofing foundations of buildings.Coating the underside of electric poles.

Paraffin wax

White semi solids containing a mixture of hydrocarbons like wax, grease, Vaseline.

For making Vaseline ointments, candles, wax paper, match sticks, creams, cosmetics, etc.

For making Vaseline ointments, candles, wax paper, match sticks, creams, cosmetics, etc.Used as grease.

Lubricating oil

A thick viscous liquid- a mixture of hydrocarbons.

Used for lubricating machines.

Fuel oil

Mixture of hydrocarbons with varying boiling points.

Used to run heavy vehicles like buses, trucks, tractors.

Used to run heavy vehicles like buses, trucks, tractors.Used to run engines for lifting water for fields.

Used to run heavy vehicles like buses, trucks, tractors.Used to run engines for lifting water for fields.Used to run generators for providing electricity.

Kerosene Oil

A mixture of hydrocarbons having variable boiling points.

Used as household fuels in wick, pressure stoves.

Used as household fuels in wick, pressure stoves.Illuminant in lanterns, petromax lamps etc.

Gasoline/petrol

Mixture of hydrocarbons having variable boiling points.

Used as fuel for light vehicles like scooters, cars etc

Used as fuel for light vehicles like scooters, cars etcUsed as a dry cleaning fluid.

Used as fuel for light vehicles like scooters, cars etcUsed as a dry cleaning fluid.Used for petrol gas commonly used in labs.

Petroleum gas

Mixture of hydrocarbons having boiling points lower than 40 deg C.

Petrol gas is liquefied under pressure and marketed in steel cylinders.This is commonly called LPG and used as a household fuel.Used in the manufacture of petrol polymerization.

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