The approximate amount of oil left in an oil well after primary recovery process is:

25%

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50%

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75%

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The correct option is C
75%

In the primary recovery process, only 25% of the total oil is recovered and the rest is trapped inside and needs forceful methods to recover them such as water flooding, $C O_{2}$ injection etc.

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