Post-UTME Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 10
Question 10 of 16 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Kerosene and petrol (gasoline) are
- A. Hydrocarbons, with kerosene having bigger moleculesCorrect
- B. Hydrocarbons, with petrol having bigger molecules
- C. Hydrocarbons with the same size molecules but of different shape
- D. Compounds of carbon and hydrogen, and sulphur for kerosene, but nitrogen for petrol
Explanation
Kerosene consists of longer-chain (bigger) hydrocarbon molecules than petrol.
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