Question

Fractional distillation is used to separate crude oil.

• A. False
• B. True

Answer 1

The correct option is B

True

Fractional distillation is the separation of a mixture into its component parts or fractions. Different compounds present in crude oil have different boiling points, so when they are heated they turn into vapour and later they are condensed. That's how you get petrol, diesel, kerosene, etc