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To remove sulphur compounds from petroleum, it is treated with __________(a) copper nitrate(b) copper oxide(c) magnesium chloride(d) sodium chlorideI had been asked this question during an internship interview.Question is from Mining of Petroleum topic in division Fuel Technologies of Applied Chemistry

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Correct choice is (b) copper oxide

For explanation I would say: The sulphur compounds can be removed by treating with copper oxide as the sulphur compounds are GET converted into the INSOLUBLE copper SULPHIDE.



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