Question

    Consider the following statements about Propane:

    1. Recently, SAIL has inked a 15-year agreement BPCL to supply propane.

    2. It is produced during the fractional distillation of crude oil.

    3. It is the third member of the paraffin series following methane and ethane.

    How many of the above statements is/are correct?

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recently, State-run GAIL (India) Ltd. has inked a 15-year agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to supply propane for its upcoming petrochemical facility in Usar, Maharashtra. It is the third member of the paraffin series following methane and ethane. It is a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. It is also produced during the fractional distillation of crude oil.

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