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Which of the following pairs of products obtained from petroleum distillation and their uses are correctly matched?

1. Petroleum ether : Used as solvent

2. Petroleum jelly : Used to make coating of metals

3. Petroleum wax : Used as rubber solvent

4. White spirit : Used for making candles

Select the answer using the code given below.

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UPSC CAPF 2026 General Ability and Intelligence Question Paper (19-Jul-2026)
The correct answer is

1 and 2

Pair 1 is correctly matched: petroleum ether, a low-boiling light naphtha fraction, is widely used as a non-polar organic solvent for extraction and cleaning.

Pair 2 is correctly matched: petroleum jelly (a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons) is applied as a protective, water-repellent coating on metal surfaces to prevent rusting, besides its cosmetic uses.

Pair 3 is incorrect: petroleum wax (paraffin wax) is used mainly for making candles, wax paper and polishes, not as a rubber solvent.

Pair 4 is incorrect: white spirit is a light petroleum distillate used as a paint thinner and cleaning solvent, not for making candles.

Since only pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched, the correct code is 1 and 2.

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