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Name the petroleum product used as fuel for stoves, lamps, and jet aircraft.


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Understanding the chemistry of Kerosene:

  • Kerosene is used as a fuel for lamps, stoves, and Jet aircraft.
  • The chemical structure of Kerosene is C12H26C15H32
  • Kerosene forms one of the fractions of crude oil.
  • Kerosene is typically pale yellow or colourless and has a not-unpleasant characteristic odour.
  • Kerosene is also known as paraffin oil and it appears clear with a slight yellowish tone and has a characteristic unpleasant smell.
  • Kerosene is highly flammable.
  • It can also be used for heating and cooking, and as a cleaning agent.

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