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Question 16
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Two fuels, X and Y, are obtained from crude oil. The molecules in fuel X contain 8 carbon atoms. The molecules in fuel Y contain 20 carbon atoms.

a.

Compare the viscosity and the flammability of fuel X and fuel Y.

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b.

Fuel X burns completely in oxygen. Complete the word equation for this reaction.

fuel X + oxygen →\rightarrow→ ...................... + ......................

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c.

Suggest one reason why fuel X is used in cars but fuel Y is not.

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