Petroleum ________________ ?

Correct answer: A. Is optically active

  • A. Is optically active
  • B. Constitutes mainly of olefins
  • C. Does not contain asphalt
  • D. Does not contain aromatics

Explanation

Petroleum can be optically active because some of its complex hydrocarbon molecules are chiral. It contains paraffins, naphthenes, aromatics, and asphaltic materials, and is not composed mainly of olefins.

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