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What type of hydrocarbon is Kerosene ?


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  1. Hydrocarbons are compounds made up of Hydrogen and Carbon.
  2. For example Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, etc.
  3. Kerosene is a hydrocarbon with more than 10 types.
  4. All the molecules consist of 10 to 16 carbon atoms.
  5. It is a liquid fuel.
  6. It was produced by coal and later by fractional distillation of petroleum oil.

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