Which of the following is a primary constituent of crude oil?

okraDEN2023

2 years ago

The answer is D

The word primary means the one with the most volume in a sample of crude oil.

The composition of crude oil can vary significantly depending on its source. However, a typical composition might include approximately:
- Methane: 50-85%
- Ethane: 5-15%
- Propane: 1-6%
- Butane: 1-3%
- Pentane: 0.1-2%
- Hexane: 0.1-1%
- Heptane: 0.05-0.5%

These percentages are rough estimates and can vary based on the specific sample of crude oil.

bodmas2020

2 years ago

myschool,you are wrong
the answer is D. Methane. Methane is a primary constituent of crude oil, along with other hydrocarbons of varying lengths and structures.

RolandAyodele

2 years ago

Methane, a natural gas is the primary constituent of petroleum

Bt1

2 years ago

option d is legit
methane is a primary constituent of crude oil. Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon and is commonly known as natural gas. It consists of one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms (CH4). While methane is primarily associated with natural gas, it can also be found as a component of crude oil.

JesJen

2 years ago

Pentane, heptane and ethanol are hydrocarbons but are not considered primary products. Methane is primarily associated with natural gas and found to be a constituent of crude oil