Write names of a few products obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum and mention their uses.

Explanation

(i) LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas)
Uses : It is used as domestic and industrial fuel.
(ii) Petrol
Uses : It is used as motor fuel, aviation fuel and solvent for dry cleaning.
(iii) Kerosene
Uses : It is used as fuel for stoves, lamps and for jet aircrafts.
(iv) Diesel
Uses : It is used as fuel for heavy motor vehicles and electric generators.
(v) Lubricating oil
Uses : It is used as lubricant.
(vi) Paraffin wax
Uses : It is used in making ointments, candles and vaseline, etc.
(vii) Bitumen
Uses : It is used in making paints and in road surfacing.