The gas which occurs above the petroleum oil trapped under the rocks is called __________.

bio gas

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petroleum gas

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natural gas

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coal gas

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Solution

The correct option is C natural gas
The gas found above petroleum under rocks is called natural gas. Natural gas occurs above the petroleum oil trapped under the rocks.
Hence, option C is correct.

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