Question 33
Write some important uses of the various constituents of petroleum.

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Solution

• Petroleum gas in liquid form (LPG) - used as fuel for home and industry.
• Petrol - used as fuel for automobile and aviation.
• Kerosene - used as fuel for stoves, lamps and for jet aircrafts.• Diesel - used as fuel for heavy motor vehicles, electric generators.
• Lubricating oil - used for lubrication
• Paraffin wax - used in ointments, candles, vaseline etc.
• Bitumen - used in paints and road surfacing.

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