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Fractional Distillation of Petroleum

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In which temperature range Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene and lubricating oil is obtained in fractional distillation of Petroleum?

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Petrol: In fractional distillation of petroleum, petrol is obtained between the temperature range of 303 K and 393 K.
Diesel: It is obtained between a temperature range of 533 K and 613 K.
Kerosene: It is obtained between a temperature range of 473 K and 548 K.
Lubricating oil: It is obtained at any temperature above 613 K.

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Q. Study the following table.

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