Asked by Carley Hirsch on Jun 08, 2024

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Which is the lightest fraction of crude oil refinement?

A) Gasoline
B) Diesel
C) Light gases
D) Kerosene and jet fuel

Light Gases

Gases with low molecular weights, such as hydrogen, helium, or methane, that are often used in applications requiring low density.

Lightest Fraction

In petrochemistry, refers to the fraction of a crude oil that contains the lightest, most volatile components, such as gases and small hydrocarbons.

  • Acknowledge the fractions involved in refining crude oil and their purposes.
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Zybrea KnightJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Light gases, such as methane, ethane, propane, and butane, are the lightest fractions obtained during the refining process of crude oil. These gases are separated at the beginning of the distillation process due to their very low boiling points.