Q33Long answer
Write some important uses of the various constituents of petroleum.
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• 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 • Praffin wax — used in ointments, candles, vaseline etc. • Bitumen — used in paints and road surfacing.