The process of separating petroleum into petrol, kerosene, diesel etc. is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of separating petroleum into petrol, kerosene, diesel etc. is:
A. Fractional distillation
B. Cracking
C. Polymerisation
D. Reforming
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fractional distillation is the primary separation method in refining. Cracking breaks larger hydrocarbons into smaller ones (gasoline). Reforming alters structure to improve octane rating. Polymerisation combines small molecules. Fractional distillation separates based on boiling points in a fractionating column.

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