Question

on what basis different fractions of petroleum are separated​

Answer 1

Answer:

Fractional distillation is the use of distillation to separate a liquid mixture into different parts (fractions) that differ in boiling point. The substances in crude oil have different boiling points, so they can be separated by fractional distillation.

Answer 2

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• Fractional distillation is the use of distillation to separate a liquid mixture into different parts (fractions) that differ in boiling point. The substances in crude oil have different boiling points, so they can be separated by fractional distillation.