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Question
Write some important uses of the various constituents of petroleum.
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Solution
- Petroleum gas in liquid form (LPG) is used as fuel in homes and industries.
- Petrol is used as fuel for automobiles and aviation.
- Kerosene is used as fuel for stoves, lamps and jet aircrafts.
- Diesel is used as fuel for heavy motor vehicles, electric generators.
- Lubricating oil is used for lubrication.
- Paraffin wax is used in ointments, candles, vaseline, etc.
- Bitumen is used in paints and road surfacing.
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