Question

Write some important uses of the various constituents of petroleum.

  • Coal and petroleum CBSE Class 8
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Answer

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.

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