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Is oil a hydrocarbon?

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Hydrocarbons: A compound that contains hydrogen and carbon in a fixed ratio is called hydrocarbon.
Oil: Different hydrocarbons are blended to create natural oil.
40 to 60 carbons are present in petroleum.
For Example- Crude Oil: Petroleum is crude oil and it is a combination of hydrogen and carbon. Crude oil exists in a liquid state.
Hence, oil is a hydrocarbon.

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