Question

Which of the following point does the inorganic theory of the origin of petroleum fails to explain?

(a) Presence of sulphur and nitrogen in the petroleum

(b) Presence of uranium carbide in the petroleum

(c) Presence of paraffinic molecules in the petroleum

(d) Presence of olefinic molecule in the petroleum

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Presence of sulphur and nitrogen in the petroleum

The explanation is: The theory given by Moison explains the presence of uranium carbide. Apart from S and N, presence of chlorophyll, haemen, prophyrin, and optically active compounds was not explained.