Question

Kerosene is an example of :

• A. homogeneous mixture
• B. heterogeneous mixture
• C. both A and B
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A homogeneous mixture

Kerosene is an example of a homogeneous mixture of many hydrocarbons. The chemical composition depends on its source, but it usually consists of about ten different hydrocarbons, each containing $10$ to $16$ carbon atoms per molecule. Properties and composition are uniform throughout.