Question detail
What is the primary process by which crude oil is separated into different fractions?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
Question
- A. Evaporation
- B. Condensation
- C. Fractional distillation
- D. Filtration
Answer
Fractional distillation
Explanation
Fractional distillation is the method used to separate crude oil into its various components based on their boiling points.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Fractional Distillation
Students often confuse the processes of evaporation and condensation in fractional distillation, thinking they occur simultaneously rather than in sequence.
Clarify that evaporation occurs first, where the liquid is heated and turns into vapor, followed by condensation, where the vapor cools and turns back into liquid in the fractionating column.
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