When crude oil heated Which Hydro carbon comes first?

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When crude oil heated Which Hydro carbon comes first?

2006-07-08 03:06:48 · 3 answers · asked by amrita_dinakar 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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It is usually methane, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, or heptane. they are listed in order of volatility

Methane is the primary component of natural gas but some small quantity can be dissolved in crude oil.

2006-07-08 03:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Methane (only traces) is most volatile followed by propane and butane

2006-07-08 12:25:24 · answer #2 · answered by Robert A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the smallest chains

2006-07-08 10:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋