8th Class Science Coal and Petroleum Question Bank Coal and Petroleum

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    Which of the following statements is true about petroleum?                

    A)                  Lighter than water and soluble in it.                

    B)  Heavier than water and insoluble in it.

    C)  Lighter than water and insoluble in it.

    D)  Heavier than water and soluble in it.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Petroleum has less density than water so it floats on water. It is insoluble in water because petroleum is non-polar while water is polar.


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