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Question 280 of 785 in Organic Chemistry

Kerosene

2 marks · Hard

Kerosene is widely used as a fuel in different settings. State one typical use of kerosene in transport and one typical use in buildings.

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One typical use in transport: fuel for jet aircraft (aviation fuel). One typical use in buildings: domestic heating oil or paraffin for heaters/lamps.

Also accept: aviation fuel; heating oil; fuel for lamps

Common mistakes: Giving the same use for both settings

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Marking points

B1 · 1 mark · One correct use for kerosene in transport stated.

B2 · 1 mark · One correct use for kerosene in buildings stated.

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Use in transport: fuel for jet aircraft

Use in buildings: domestic heating oil or fuel for paraffin lamps/heaters

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