Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Separation and purification

Separation and purification — practice question

Petroleum is separated using fractional distillation. Which statement about the fractions obtained is correct?

  • ABottled gas for heating and cooking is obtained from the naphtha fraction.
  • BDiesel oil is used as a fuel for jet aircraft.
  • CSubstances used to make polishes are obtained from the lubricating fraction.
  • DThe kerosene fraction contains many useful waxes.

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