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Mechanical Engineering · Q16

Internal Combustion Engines (I.C. Engines)

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 16

Q16

When crude oil is heated, then which of the following hydrocarbon is given off first?

A.
Kerosene
B.
Gasoline
C.
Paraffin
D.
Natural gas
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Heating oil is made from crude oil Heating oil is a petroleum product refined from crude oil. Heating oil and diesel fuel are closely related products called distillates. Heating oil is a distillate fuel sold mainly for use in boilers, furnaces, and water heaters. When crude oil is heated, then natural gas is given off first