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Select the correct option that applies to gaseous fuels:
(A) have high ignition temperature
(B) have low calorific value
(C) are easy to ignite
(D) have high calorific value

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A and B

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B and C

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C and D

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D and B

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Solution

The correct option is A C and D
Gaseous fuels have low ignition temperature and thus burn easily. Moreover, they possess high calorific value in comparison to solid and liquid fuels.

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