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The generally accepted consensus is that oil is organic. This, however, is only a theory.
An opposing theory is that oil's origin is abiotic. According to this theory, oil is an inorganic substance created deep in the mantle, and is much more plentiful than we believe.
Some scientists say both theories are correct and that there are two different kinds of oil.
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What is the English name of kacha oil?
crude oil...(L. petroleum, from Greek: petra (rock) + Latin: oleum (oil)[1]) or crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface.
What types of dust will burn or explode?
All types of dust that are not fully oxidized will burn and potentially explode. This includes metal dust such as aluminum, or organic materials such as grain or sugar dust. If a [solid] substance can burn, it can be explode as a dust if the right conditions are present.
Is there any possibility of mtbe in crude?
Yes. Crude oil is a complex mixture of all kinds of organic goop (the technical term), so MTBE is a possibility. It's not likely that it would be present in significant concentrations though. It's specifically added to certain gasoline blends to raise the octane number.
A pure substance carbon for example?
element
What is the meaning of refinery of crude oil?
A crude oil refinery is a factory. The factory takes the crude oil, and turns it into useful products, like gasoline.
What inorganic or organic substance is in water?
Water is an inorganic substance with the molecular formula H2O. Elements are not inorganic or organic. It is the compounds made from elements that are either inorganic or organic.
Is MnO2 organic or inorganic?
It is an inorganic substance.
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It is organic substance
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It is organic substance
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It is organic
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It is organic substance
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It is organic substance
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It is organic substance
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It is organic substance
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It is organic substance
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It is organic substance
