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The substance W is a folssil fuel . It occurs deep below the ground in certain areas of the earth. Another fossil fuel X is found trapped above the deposits of W. When W is subjected to a process called Y, then a number of different products are collected at different temperature ranges which are put to different uses. A special grade of product Z obtained in this way is used as aviation fuel in jet aeroplanes.
a) What are i) W and ii) X ?

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To solve the question, we need to identify the substances W and X based on the clues provided. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Identify Substance W - The question states that substance W is a fossil fuel that occurs deep below the ground. - The most common fossil fuel found deep underground is petroleum (crude oil). ### Step 2: Identify Substance X - The question mentions that another fossil fuel, X, is found trapped above the deposits of W. ...
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