If drilling encounters both oil and natural gas within a single interval,the ____________.
A) gas will float on top of the oil
B) oil will float on top of the gas
C) gas and oil will be thoroughly mixed together
D) gas will exist in a dissolved state within the oil

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Gas is less dense than oil, so it will float on top of the oil when both are encountered in a single interval.

If Drilling Encounters Both Oil and Natural Gas Within a Single