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[#171] Alkylation
Correct Answer

(B) Causes olefins to combine with iso-paraffins

[#172] Which of the following has the highest viscosity of all (at a given temperature)?
Correct Answer

(B) Fuel oil

[#173] Gasoline extracted from natural gas (by compression and cooling) is called the __________ gasoline.
Correct Answer

(C) Casing head

Explanation

Solution: In petroleum refinery engineering, gasoline extracted from natural gas by compression and cooling is referred to as casing head gasoline (Option C). Casing head gasoline is a type of natural gasoline obtained during the initial processing of natural gas. It is typically a mixture of hydrocarbons with relatively low octane ratings compared to other types of gasoline. Casing head gasoline is used as a fuel or as a feedstock in various chemical processes. Therefore, the correct option is Option C: Casing head .

[#174] Which of the following is used as a solvent in deasphalting of petroleum products?
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(B) Propane

[#175] True boiling point apparatus is used for the
Correct Answer

(D) None of these