Which of the following compounds in petroleum can cause corrosion to parts of internal combustion engines and refineries?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sulphur.
- There are many kinds of petroleum such as crude oil, natural gas, and bitumen.
- Petroleum consists principally of hydrogen and carbon, but also contains small percentages of oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and traces of metals, such as vanadium, cobalt, and nickel.
- Petroleum is a fossil fuel that is found in large quantities beneath the Earth's surface and is often used as a fuel or raw material in the chemical industry. It is a smelly, yellow-to-black liquid and is usually found in underground areas called reservoirs.