With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements: 1. It is a product of oil refineries. 2.…
With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements: 1. It is a product of oil refineries. 2. Some industries use it to generate power. 3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Solution
Furnace oil is a residual product of crude oil refining (Statement 1 correct). It is used by industries to generate power (Statement 2 correct). It contains high sulphur content and emits sulphur oxides on combustion (Statement 3 correct).