__________ base crude oil is also called asphaltic crude. (A) Paraffinic (B) Naphthenic (C) Mixed (D) Aromatic

__________ base crude oil is also called asphaltic crude.
(A) Paraffinic
(B) Naphthenic
(C) Mixed
(D) Aromatic
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(B) Naphthenic
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