Multiple choice

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

  1. It has a high calorific value.

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

  3. It has a very low ignition temperature.

  4. It does not produce any harmful gases or leaves any residue after burning.

  5. It should be cheap, readily available and easy to transport.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option, as this is not a characteristic of an ideal fuel. It should have a proper ignition temperature, neither too low, nor too high.

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