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Figure 21.1 – The process of fractional distillation
– often liquified under pressure to create LPG (liquified
petroleum gas);
Naphtha or Ligroin – intermediate that will be further
processed to make gasoline
– mix of 5 to 9 carbon atom alkanes;
– boiling range = 140 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit / 60 to 100
degrees Celsius;
Gasoline – motor fuel
– liquid;
– mix of alkanes and cycloalkanes (5 to 12 carbon atoms);
– boiling range = 104 to 401 degrees Fahrenheit / 40 to 205
degrees Celsius;
Kerosene – fuel for jet engines and tractors; starting material
for making other products
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