The various components of crude oil are separated by the process of _______ .

fractional crystallization

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evaporation and cooling

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sedimentation and decantation

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fractional distillation

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The correct option is D
fractional distillation

The various components of crude oil are separated by the process of fractional distillation.

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Q. Arrange the following in a proper sequence for the extraction of petroleum.
(a) Processing of crude oil to remove heavy oil.
(b) Heating of the crude oil containing pure mixture of hydrocarbons over a specific range of temperature.
(c) Separation of constituents by fractional distillation.
(d) Purification of crude oil containing salt water.
(e) Drilling of the oil through the various layers under the earth's surface.

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Of simple distillation, why?

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The various components of crude oil are separated by the process of _______ .

The correct option is D fractional distillation The various components of crude oil are separated by the process of fractional distillation.

The correct option is D
fractional distillation

The various components of crude oil are separated by the process of fractional distillation.