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Petroleum consists of a mixture of – |
| A. | Carbohydrates |
| B. | Carbonates |
| C. | Hydrocarbons |
| D. | Carbides |
| Answer» C. Hydrocarbons | |
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Explanation: Petroleum (petroleum, from Latin: 'petra' (rock) + Latin: oleum (oil) or crude oil is a naturally occurring flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compoun.ds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. Petroleum is recovered mostly through oil drilling. It is refined and separated, most easily by boiling point, into a large number of consumer products, from petrol (or gasoline) and kerosene to asphalt and chemical reagents used to make plastics and pharmaceuticals. Petroleumis used in manufacturing a wide variety of materials, and it is estimated that the world consumes about 88 million barrels each day. |
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