The process of separation of different constituents from petroleum is called ______.

carbonisation

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refining

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destructive distillation

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coalification

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Solution

The correct option is B refining

Petroleum is found beneath the Earth’s surface as a mixture of different constituents. Apart from its useful constituents, it also contains various impurities.

These impurities and the different useful constituents are separated in refineries and this process of separation of various components of petroleum is known as refining.

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