The inorganic origin of petroleum is indicated by the fact that

Options

A. Its constituents can be separated by fractional distillation
B. Carbon and hydrocarbon can combine by absorption of solar energy to give hydrocarbons
C. Petroleum contains traces of chlorophyll
D. Oil fields are located with the help of seismograph

Answer

B

Explanation

The theory of inorganic origin of petroleum holds that petroleum is formed by non biological processes deep in the Earth crust. The widely accepted organic theory is that the oil is a fossil fuel produced by remnants of ancient organisms.