Chemistry · Classification, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, general methods of preparation, properties and reactions
Which of the following is not a mixture of hydrocarbons?
Which of the following is not a mixture of hydrocarbons?
- A. candle wax
- B. kerosene
- C. vegetable oil
- D. paraffin oil
Step-by-step solution
Vegetable oil is composed of triglycerides, which are esters containing oxygen atoms, not purely hydrocarbons. In contrast, candle wax (paraffin wax), kerosene, and paraffin oil are all mixtures of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum.
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