Question

Select the appropriate option that can relate to the process of refining of petroleum.

• A. Extracting petroleum gas
• B. Separation of various fractions of petroleum
• C. Heating of coal
• D. Sedimentation of fossil fuels

Answer 1

The correct option is B Separation of various fractions of petroleum

Petroleum is a dark oily liquid mixture of various constituents such as diesel, lubricating oil, petrol, etc. The process of separating it into these various constituents/fractions is known as refining. It is typically carried out in a refinery.