Crude Oil Composition Quiz
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Which class of hydrocarbons is the principal constituent of natural gas?

  • Alkanes (correct)
  • Cycloparaffins
  • Alkynes
  • Alkenes
  • What is the general formula for alkanes?

  • $C_nH_{2n}$
  • $C_nH_{2n+2}$ (correct)
  • $C_nH_{n+2}$
  • $C_{2n}H_{n}$
  • Which hydrocarbon class is characterized by saturated cyclic hydrocarbons?

  • Alkanes
  • Alkynes
  • Alkenes
  • Cycloparaffins (correct)
  • What is the major difference between normal alkanes and branched alkanes?

    <p>Presence of side branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hydrocarbon class is NOT present in the crude oil mixture?

    <p>Alkenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name given to a branched alkane that has the same number of carbon and hydrogen atoms as a normal alkane?

    <p>$iso$-butane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compounds are important precursors for aromatic hydrocarbons?

    <p>Cyclohexanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the simplest mononuclear aromatic compound found in crude oil?

    <p>Benzene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is separating BTX aromatics from crude oil distillates not feasible?

    <p>Low concentration of BTX compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of impurities found in crude oil can be harmful to certain catalytic processes?

    <p>Metallic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compounds in fuels can cause pollution problems?

    <p>Sulphur and nitrogen levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which fractions are lower members of naphthenes like cyclopentane and cyclohexane normally present?

    <p>Heavy naphtha fractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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