Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Fuels

Fuels — practice question

Petroleum (crude oil) is a blend of hydrocarbons.
(a)[3]

Explain how petroleum is divided into different hydrocarbon fractions, including how fractional distillation works in an oil refinery.

(b)[2]

State one use for each of the following hydrocarbon fractions: kerosene; naphtha.

(c(i))[1]

Which homologous series includes methane, ethane and propane?

(c(ii))[1]

Give the general formula for the homologous series that includes methane, ethane and propane.

(d(i))[1]

Explain how carbon monoxide is produced in the diesel engine.

(d(ii))[1]

Describe one effect that carbon monoxide has on human health.

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