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Which of the following procedures is used when refining petroleum?
decrease the pressure of the oil
increase the pressure of the oil
decrease the temperature of the oil
increase the temperature of the oil

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Answer:

increase the temperature of the oil

Explanation:

One of the ways petroleum is refined by increasing the temperature of the oil. This process is known as thermal cracking.

  Thermal cracking is the process by which petroleum or crude-oil is subjected to high temperature to break down their long chains.

  • Also, this reduces the giant hydrocarbon into simpler ones.
  • The fractions now have lower boiling point and can readily be used.