JAMB Chemistry 1993 Question 41

Question 41

Petroleum and Coal

The fraction of crude oil used as jet fuel is

  1. A.refinery gas
  2. B.diesel oil
  3. C.kerosene
  4. D.gasoline
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (kerosene)

Explanation

Kerosene (paraffin) is the fraction used as aviation (jet) fuel.