Which of the following is not a constituent of petroleum?
[1 mark]
[NCERT Exemplar Q.10]
[Derivatives of petroleum]

Coke

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Petrol

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Paraffin wax

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Lubricating oil

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Solution

The correct option is A Coke
Solution:

Paraffin wax, petrol and lubricating oil are obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum. [0.5 marks]

Coke is obtained by the destructive distillation of coal. So, coke (option d) is not a constituent of petroleum. [0.5 marks]

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