Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Organic Chemistry And Petrochemicals (Section 3 - No. 39)

What is the main purpose of fractional distillation in the petroleum industry?
To convert crude oil into simpler substances.
To separate crude oil into different fractions based on boiling points.
To remove impurities from crude oil.
To increase the viscosity of crude oil.

Explanation

Fractional distillation separates crude oil into fractions with different boiling point ranges.

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