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Heptane and isooctane are the main constituents of gasoline.

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the main constiteunts of hydrocarbons aer lipids,protein and carbohydrate.

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There are four constituents, Methane and Ethane in larger quantity ,propane and butane in smaller quantity.

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Crude oil

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