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The following are obtained by fractional distillation of crude oil except:

A
paraffin wax
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lubricating oil
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petrol
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D
coke
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Solution

The correct option is D coke
Crude oil is composed of hundreds of different hydrocarbon molecules, which can be separated by the process of fractional distillation.
Products obtained due to fractional distillation of crude oil are liquified petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, naphtha, kerosene, diesel, lubricating oils, fuel oil and paraffin wax.
Coke is obtained by strong heating of coal in the absence of air.

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