Question

Petrol is obtained from crude oil by the process of __________.

• A. evaporation
• B. fractional distillation
• C. filtration
• D. distillation

Answer 1

The correct option is B fractional distillation

Fractional distillation is the separation of a mixture into its component parts, or fractions, separating chemical compounds by their boiling point by heating them to a temperature at which one or more fractions of the compound will vaporize. Fractional distillation is the most common form of separation technology used in petroleum refineries, petrochemical and chemical plants, natural gas processing and cryogenic air separation plants.