Which of the following theories of origin of petroleum does not explain the presence of nitrogen & sulphur compounds in crude oil? (A) Modern theory (B) Carbide theory (C) Engler theory (D) All (A), (B) and (C

Which of the following theories of origin of petroleum does not explain
the presence of nitrogen & sulphur compounds in crude oil?
(A) Modern theory
(B) Carbide theory
(C) Engler theory
(D) All (A), (B) and (C
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(B) Carbide theory
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