Mineral oils (e.g. petroleum oils) are preferred over fatty oils (e.g. mustard o

MCQ Practice

Mineral oils (e.g. petroleum oils) are preferred over fatty oils (e.g. mustard oil, ghee, tallow, palm oil, olive oil etc.) as a lubricant due to its

Subject: Chemical EngineeringTopic: Chemical Process

Poor oxidation stability and high gum forming tendency

Greater tendency of decomposition at elevated temperature

Hydrolysis tendency in presence of water

All of the above

Correct Answer: D