Write some important uses of the various constituents of petroleum.
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.