Consider the following statements:
- Ethanol can be easily produced from carbohydrate rich substances like sugarcane and its calorific value is more than petrol.
- Ethanol is considered to be an excellent substitute for kerosene.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
B
Correct answer
Explanation
- Ethanol is a biofuel and can be easily produced from carbohydrate rich substances like sugarcane, corn and sorghum. It burns clean and non polluting. However, as compared to petrol its calorific value is less and therefore, produces much less heat than petrol.
- Ethanol is considered to be an excellent substitute for kerosene and its combustion is as clean as LPG.