The main use of heavy gas oil produced by the vacuum distillation unit is as a_____________________?
Correct answer: C. Feedstock for fluid catalytic cracking unit
- A. Blending component for kerosene
- B. Blending component for petrol
- C. Feedstock for fluid catalytic cracking unit
- D. None of these
Explanation
Heavy gas oil from vacuum distillation has a high boiling range and is unsuitable for direct blending into petrol or kerosene. It is commonly used as feedstock for fluid catalytic cracking, which converts it into lighter products.
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