Question

In second stage, hydrocarbons are converted to _____ in hydrogenation of gas oils?

(a) Gasoline range

(b) Liquid-line range

(c) Solid range

(d) All of the mentioned

This question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My doubt is from Industrial Processes-III in chapter Hydrogenation of Unit Processes

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Gasoline range

Easiest explanation: The middle oil is further hydrogenated in a second, or vapour-phase hydrogenation to convert it into hydrocarbons in the gasoline boiling range, i.e., those which boil to about 200°C atmospheric pressure.