Crude petroleum is converted to useful products by the processes of?

A. fractional crystallization
B. fractional distillation
C. filtration
D. chromatography

Correct Answer:

Option B – fractional distillation

Explanation

A process called fractional distillation is used in oil refineries to separate (as well as join or split) the various lengths of hydrocarbon chains to create different petroleum products from the different distillates.