Table 1 shows the percentage composition of various fractional distillates obtained from crude oil samples extracted from three different oil reserves.
| Fraction | Boiling point range (°C) | Percentage in Reserve X (%) | Percentage in Reserve Y (%) | Percentage in Reserve Z (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquified petroleum gases | < 25 | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| Gasoline | 25–150 | 8 | 18 | 32 |
| Kerosene | 150–230 | 12 | 22 | 18 |
| Diesel | 230–320 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| Fuel oil | 320–400 | 33 | 17 | 12 |
| Residue | > 400 | 20 | 15 | 8 |
State which oil reserve yields crude oil with the highest total percentage of low boiling point fractions (liquified petroleum gases and gasoline).
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