Manipal MET2020ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Number of carbon atoms in kerosene is
Options
- AC_ 17-20
- BC_ 12-16
- CC_ 20-25
- DC_ 25-30
Correct answer
B. C_ 12-16
Step-by-step solution
Kerosene is a thin, clear liquid formed from hydro carbons obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum between 150-275^ C resulting in a mixture with a density of 0.78-0.81 ~g / cm ^3 composed of carbon chains that typically contain between 6 and 16 carbon atoms per molecule.