Question

What are the products obtained on refining petroleum? Write their main use

Answer 1

refining

the process, of separating different components of petroleum into their various useful forms,is called refining of petroleum.

their products and uses

1.residual oil -a)asphalt- used in making roads and coating underside of electric poles.

b)paraffin wax- used for making grease and for vaselines, ointments and candles

c)lubricating oil- it is used for lubricating machines.

2.fuel oil-used as a fuel in boilers.

3. diesel- used to run generators and heavy machines.

4.kerosene-domestic fuel as well as used in lanterns.

5.petrol-used in cars,scooters and motor cycles.also used for dry cleaning. aviation fuel (highly refined petrol) is used in aeroplanes.

6. lpg-it is liquified under pressure and used as a domestic fuel.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Answer: Petroleum refining or Oil refining is an industrial process in which crude oil is extracted from the ground and transformed and refined into useful products like Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), kerosene, asphalt base, jet fuel, gasoline, heating oil, fuel oils etc.