Question

Name the different constituents of petroleum and also mention their different uses.

Answer 1

The different constituents of petroleum along with their uses are as follow:

1.Petroleum Gas in Liquid form (LPG) - Fuel for home and industry

2. Petrol - Motor fuel and aviation fuel

3. Kerosene - Fuel for stoves, lamps and for jet aircrafts

4. Diesel - Fuel for heavy motor vehicles and electric generators

5. Lubricating oil – Lubrication

6. Paraffin wax - Ointments, candles, vaseline etc.

7. Bitumen - Paints and road surfacing