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JAMB Chemistry 2016 Question 21

Question 21

Petroleum and Coal

Which of the following CANNOT be obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum?

  1. A.Ether
  2. B.Methane
  3. C.Butane
  4. D.Hydrogen
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Answer: D (Hydrogen)

Explanation

Fractional distillation separates the hydrocarbons already in crude oil (methane, butane, ...); free hydrogen is not one of its fractions.