With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements :
- 1. It is a product of oil refineries.
- 2. Some industries use it to generate power.
- 3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC IAS – 2021
– Industries, including power plants, factories, and ships, use furnace oil as fuel in boilers and furnaces to generate heat and power. Statement 2 is correct.
– Furnace oil typically has a high sulfur content (residual fuel oils contain the sulfur that was not removed during refining). Burning furnace oil releases significant amounts of sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and acid rain. Statement 3 is correct.