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Type of flame produced by a fuel depends upon _________.

A

calorific value

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B

amount of oxygen

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C

type of fuel and its chemical composition

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B amount of oxygen
The type of flame produced when fuels burn is based on the amount of oxygen available to the burning fuel.
Hence, option $B$ is correct.

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