Carbon percentage (by weight) in crude petroleum may be about_________________?

Correct answer: C. 85

  • A. 65
  • B. 75
  • C. 85
  • D. 95

Explanation

Crude petroleum typically contains about 83–87% carbon by weight, with most of the remainder being hydrogen and small amounts of sulphur, nitrogen and oxygen. Hence 85% is the closest value.

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