Question

Question 33
Write some important uses of the various constituents of petroleum.

Answer 1

• Petroleum gas in liquid form (LPG) - used as fuel for home and industry.
• Petrol - used as fuel for automobile and aviation.
• Kerosene - used as fuel for stoves, lamps and for jet aircrafts.• Diesel - used as fuel for heavy motor vehicles, electric generators.
• Lubricating oil - used for lubrication
• Paraffin wax - used in ointments, candles, vaseline etc.
• Bitumen - used in paints and road surfacing.