Q503
Who invented kerosene?
A.
Abraham Pineo Gesner
AnswerB.
Benjamin Silliman
C.
Edwin Drake
D.
John William Dawson
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In 1846 Abraham Pineo Gesner invented a substitute for whale oil for lighting, distilled from coal. Later made from petroleum, kerosene became a popular lighting fuel. Modern and most popular versions of the kerosene lamp were later constructed by Polish inventor and pharmacist Ignacy Łukasiewicz.