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Most compounds in crude oil are hydrocarbons and most of these molecules are

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Most compounds in crude oil are hydrocarbons and most of these molecules are

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composed of long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms. These long chains are known as alkanes. Alkanes can be either straight-chain (normal) alkanes or branched alkanes. The length and structure of the alkane chain can greatly affect the properties of the hydrocarbon, such as its boiling point and viscosity. In addition to alkanes, crude oil can also contain aromatic hydrocarbons, which contain rings of carbon atoms, and other compounds containing nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

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