Question

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

Answer 1

Understanding the chemistry of Kerosene:

• Kerosene is used as a fuel for lamps, stoves, and Jet aircraft.
• The chemical structure of Kerosene is $C_{12}{H}_{26}–C_{15}{H}_{32}$
• 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.