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O-LevelChemistryOrganic Chemistry5070/11 · May/June 2018 · Q171 Mark

The diagram shows the fractionation of petroleum (crude oil). Which row shows the correct use for the fraction? fraction use A bitumen as a lubricant B diesel for aircraft engines C naphtha making road surfaces D paraffin (kerosene) fuel for heating and cooking

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Abitumen, as a lubricant
Bdiesel, for aircraft engines
Cnaphtha, making road surfaces
Dparaffin (kerosene), fuel for heating and cooking

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D: paraffin (kerosene), fuel for heating and cooking

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Organic Chemistry, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2018 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 17.

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