Crude oil is subjected to vacuum distillation in the last stage, because_________________?

Petroleum Refinery Engineering 23/12/2021

A. High boiling point products like heavy fuel oil & lubricating oils are heat sensitive and may
decompose
B. Lighter/low boiling products are prone to thermal decomposition
C. High purity products can be obtained thereby
D. None of these

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