Which hydrocarbon is released first when crude oil undergoes heating?

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27 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

When crude oil is heated, the lightest hydrocarbons vaporize first. Among the options, natural gas is the lightest and thus is emitted before kerosene, gasoline, paraffin, or diesel.

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