Question

What is the role of high temperature and pressure in the making of petroleum (organic theory)?

(a) For smooth flowing of petroleum

(b) For generating good quality of petroleum

(c) For decreasing the time required for its production

(d) For providing a suitable condition for decomposers

I had been asked this question in an international level competition.

I would like to ask this question from Petroleum topic in section Fuels and Combustion of Engineering Chemistry II

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) For providing a suitable condition for decomposers

The best explanation: By providing high temperature and pressure, it creates a suitable condition for anaerobic respiration which further removes most of the oxygen present in them. It helps the anaerobic bacteria to decompose animal debris.