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Question 27

The table shows the boiling points of four different hydrocarbon molecules present in a natural gas condensate mixture.

\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text{Hydrocarbon} & \text{Boiling Point } (^\circ\text{C}) \\\ \hline \text{P} & -89 \\\ \hline \text{Q} & -0.5 \\\ \hline \text{R} & 36 \\\ \hline \text{S} & 98 \\\ \hline \end{array}
a.

Which hydrocarbon, P\text{P}P, Q\text{Q}Q, R\text{R}R, or S\text{S}S, is most likely to be collected in the gaseous fraction at the very top of a fractional distillation column? Explain your choice.

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b.

A logistics company is deciding between using Biodiesel delivery trucks or Electric battery-powered (EV) delivery trucks. The table below shows information about a 500 km500\text{ km}500 km freight route for both types of truck:

\begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Feature} & \text{Biodiesel Truck} & \text{Electric EV Truck} \\\ \hline \text{Recharging / Refuelling time (minutes)} & 15 & 90 \\\ \hline \text{Cost of fuel per } 500\text{ km (£)} & 185.00 & 115.00 \\\ \hline \text{Net life-cycle CO}_2\text{e emitted (kg)} & 145 & 35 \\\ \hline \text{Mass of truck (kg)} & 14\,000 & 19\,500 \\\ \hline \end{array}

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of choosing the Electric EV truck instead of the Biodiesel truck for this route. Use the data in the table to support your response.

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Organic chemistry Questions

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