JAMB Chemistry 2010 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The residual solids from the fractional distillation of petroleum are used as

A. fuel for driving tractors
B. fuel for jet engines
C. coatings for pipesCorrect
D. raw materials for the cracking process

Explanation

Residues from the fractional distillation of petroleum are used as coating for pipes (bitumen), for making water-proof roofs.

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