Lesson: Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil Chemistry

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the use of fractional distillation in separating crude oil and identify the properties and uses of key fractions.

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Q1:

In which of the following are crude oil fractions arranged in order of increasing viscosity?

Q2:

Which of the following is the molecular formula of a hydrocarbon likely to be found in LPG?

Q3:

Which of the following is the molecular formula of a hydrocarbon likely to be found in gasoline?