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GATE 2011
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Hydrotreating is used for
- Aremoval of water from crude oil
- Btreatment of crude oil with water
- Cimproving octane number of gasoline
- removal of sulphur and nitrogen from petroleum fractions
Explanation
Hydrotreating catalytically reacts petroleum fractions with hydrogen to remove sulphur and nitrogen (as H2S and NH3) along with other impurities, protecting downstream catalysts and meeting fuel specifications.
Source: GATE CH 2011 (2011)
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