Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an ideal fuel?

  1. It burns easily in air at a moderate rate.

  2. It has a low calorific value.

  3. It has a proper ignition temperature.

  4. It neither produces any harmful gases nor leaves any residue after burning.

  5. It is cheap, readily available and easy to transport.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a characteristic of an ideal fuel. An ideal fuel should have high calorific value so that it can produce a large amount of heat.

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