Which modern-day oil company is a direct descendant of Standard Oil of New Jersey?
ExxonMobil
Chevron
BP
Shell
Answer
ExxonMobil is a direct descendant of Standard Oil of New Jersey, which was the controlling entity of Standard Oil at the time of its breakup in 1911. Today, ExxonMobil is the largest investor-owned oil company in the world.
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