Which of the following are the key components found in petroleum?

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Hydrogen and oxygen

Carbon and oxygen

Carbon and hydrogen

Carbon and nitrogen

answer is C.

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Petroleum is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid made up of hydrocarbons like crude oil and natural gas. It's made up of the remains of ancient marine plants and animals that have been buried and subjected to heat and pressure for millions of years.
Petroleum is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, and organic compounds made up of hydrogen and carbon. Petroleum's exact composition varies depending on the location and type of deposit, but it generally contains a mixture of different types of hydrocarbons, such as alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic compounds.

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