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Name the fraction of Crude oil is used for the Roofing, paving roads :


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Crude oil: It is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials.

Crude oil is used for roofing, and paving roads is bitumen (Residual oil above 400oC).

Bitumen: It is a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained as a residue from petroleum distillation.

Therefore bitumen is used for road surfacing and roofing.


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