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Gas cap over crude oil is formed by:

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methane

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natural gas

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butane

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producer gas

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Solution

The correct option is C natural gas
In the reservoir, crude oil is usually found in association with natural gas, which is lighter forms a "gas cap" over the petroleum, and saline water which, being heavier than most forms of crude oil, generally sinks beneath it.

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