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The first fractional product of petroleum from top to bottom is

The first fractional product of petroleum from top to bottom is

Options

(a) diesel
(b) petrol
(c) petroleum ether
(d) kerosene

Correct Answer:

petroleum ether

Explanation:

Order of fractional distillation of petroleum is first petroleum ether then petrol, then kerosene oil and diesel oil. Petroleum ether has boiling range of 30-70 ⁰C containing carbon atoms from five to six. It is used mainly as solvent.

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