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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