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Is there not a strict definition of what naphtha vs petrol represent?

If you search for information about fractional distillation of petroleum, many sources place petrol above naphtha, while others do the reverse. Is there not a strict definition of what these compounds ...
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Fractional Distillation Fractions

Currently, I am trying to remember the order of fractions within the fractionating column. However, I have found a contradiction. Consider the above diagrams, both from reputable sources. The first ...
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Fractional distillation of crude oil and resulting fuel ratios

I understand from the diagram below that different fuels condense at different temperatures. But I don't know anything about crude oil (and very little about chemistry in general). Could I simply ...
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