Which of the following petroleum products is used as a solvent for dry cleaning?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Petrol
Petrol is used as a motor fuel, as aviation fuel and as a solvent for dry cleaning, since it dissolves grease and oil stains and evaporates quickly.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (2) Kerosene — Incorrect. Used as fuel for stoves, lamps and jet aircraft.
Option (3) Paraffin wax — Incorrect. Used to make ointments, candles, Vaseline and similar products.
Option (4) Lubricating oil — Incorrect. Used to reduce friction between the moving parts of machines.