Asphalts are(A) Low molecular weight & low boiling point compounds present in petroleum (B) Desirable in catalytic cracking feedstock, because they produce coke (C) Readily oxidisable and form carbonaceous sludge (D) All (A), (B) & (C)

Asphalts are
(A) Low molecular weight & low boiling point compounds present in
petroleum
(B) Desirable in catalytic cracking feedstock, because they produce coke
(C) Readily oxidisable and form carbonaceous sludge
(D) All (A), (B) & (C)
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(C) Readily oxidisable and form carbonaceous sludge
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