Which of the following is not true for an ideal fuel:

It has a high calorific value.

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It leaves no residue after burning.

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It is cheap and easy to transport.

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It burns in air at a very slow rate

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Solution

The correct option is D
It burns in air at a very slow rate

An ideal fuel burns easily in air but at a moderate rate.

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Which of the following is not true for an ideal fuel:

The correct option is D It burns in air at a very slow rate An ideal fuel burns easily in air but at a moderate rate.

The correct option is D
It burns in air at a very slow rate

An ideal fuel burns easily in air but at a moderate rate.