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Which of the following is NOT a typical component of crude oil?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
Question
- A. Alkanes
- B. Alkenes
- C. Salts
- D. Polymers
Answer
Salts
Explanation
Crude oil mainly contains hydrocarbons; salts are not a major component.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Hydrocarbon Composition
Students often state that all compounds in crude oil are hydrocarbons, failing to recognize that crude oil is a mixture of many different compounds.
Emphasize that while most compounds in crude oil are hydrocarbons, there are also other types of compounds present in the mixture.
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