The oil window (temperature range wherein organic matter is converted to petroleum hydrocarbon without destroying it)lies between ____________.
A) 30°C and 60°C
B) 100°C and 250°C
C) 90°C and 160°C
D) 200°C and 350°C

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The oil window typically lies between 90°C and 160°C, which is the temperature range where organic matter undergoes thermal maturation to create petroleum hydrocarbons without being destroyed. Choices A, B, and D have temperature ranges that are either too low or too high for the oil window.

The Oil Window (Temperature Range Wherein Organic Matter Is Converted