⟩ Which of the following is used as a solvent in deasphalting of petroleum products? A. Furfural B. Propane C. Methyl ethyl ketone D. Liquid sulphur dioxide
Option B
Option B
Ethyl mercaptan is added to the Doctor negative LPG for facilitating the detection of its leakage (by bad odour) to the extent of about __________ ppm. A. 1 B. 50 C. 5000 D. 10000
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in domestic use cylinders is in the liquid form. The density of LPG in liquid form is about __________ of that of water (i.e. 1 gm/c.c). A. one fourth B. one third C. half D. one eighth
CnH2n is the general formula for A. olefins B. naphthenes C. both (a) and (b) D. neither (a) nor (b)
Higher vapour pressure of gasoline indicates A. low flash point B. high breathing loss C. both (a) and (b) D. neither (a) nor (b)
Which of the following theories of origin of petroleum does not explain the presence of nitrogen & sulphur compounds in crude oil? A. Modern theory B. Carbide theory C. Engler theory D. all (a), (b) and (c)
Iso-octane is used as a reference substance in the definition of octane number and it is assigned an octane number value of 100. Iso-octance is chemically known as A. α-methyl naphthalene. B. 2-2-4 tri methyl pentane. C. 1, 3 butadiene. D. tetra methyl ethylene.
In catalytic cracking, the A. gasoline obtained has a very low octane number. B. pressure & temperature is very high. C. gasoline obtained has very high aromatic content. D. gasoline obtained has very high amount of gum forming compounds.
Pour point of a petrofuel is A. multiple of 3°F. B. multiple of 5°F. C. 5°C below the temperature at which oil ceases to flow. D. none of these.
LPG stands for A. liquid petroleum gas B. liquified petrol gas C. liquid petrol gas D. liquefied petroleum gas
"Breathing loss" on storage of gasoline occurs due to the A. presence of unsaturated air. B. fluctuation of ambient temperature during day and night. C. both (a) and (b). D. neither (a) nor (b).