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How are hydrocarbons formed?

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Hydrocarbons are generally formed over huge periods of time when decaying plant and animal matter is heated under pressure in the absence of oxygen, ultimately breaking down to form crude oil. This is then extracted, separated by fractional distillation and further refined by the chemical industry.

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