Which of the following fractions of a crude oil will have the maximum gravity API (i.e. °API)? (A) Diesel (B) Gasoline (C) Atmospheric gas oil (D) Vacuum gas oil

Which of the following fractions of a crude oil will have the maximum
gravity API (i.e. °API)?
(A) Diesel
(B) Gasoline
(C) Atmospheric gas oil
(D) Vacuum gas oil
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Answer :

(C) Atmospheric gas oil
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