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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