Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Separation and purification

Separation and purification — practice question

Fractional distillation is used to divide petroleum into several useful fractions. Which statement about the properties of petroleum fractions is correct?

  • AThe refinery gas fraction has a lower volatility than the gasoline fraction.
  • BThe molecules in the gasoline fraction have a longer chain length than the molecules in the naphtha fraction.
  • CThe naphtha fraction has a higher boiling point than the kerosene fraction.
  • DThe fuel oil fraction has a higher viscosity than the diesel oil fraction.

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