Write some important uses of the various constituents of petroleum.

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Constituents of petroleum

Uses of its constituent

Petroleum gas

Fuel for home and industry

Petrol

Fuel for automobiles

Diesel

Fuel for automobiles and machines

Kerosene

Fuel for lamps and aircrafts

Paraffin wax

Preparation of candles and Vaseline

Lubricating oil

Used as lubricants for machines

Bitumen

Preparation of paints and road surfacing

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Constituents of petroleum	Uses of its constituent
Petroleum gas	Fuel for home and industry
Petrol	Fuel for automobiles
Diesel	Fuel for automobiles and machines
Kerosene	Fuel for lamps and aircrafts
Paraffin wax	Preparation of candles and Vaseline
Lubricating oil	Used as lubricants for machines
Bitumen	Preparation of paints and road surfacing