Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Organic Chemistry And Petrochemicals (Section 2 - No. 29)
Which of the following factors would NOT affect the flammability of a hydrocarbon?
The number of carbon atoms in the molecule
The presence of a double bond
The presence of oxygen in the molecule.
The presence of impurities such as sulfur
Explanation
The presence of oxygen within the hydrocarbon molecule itself does not impact flammability, as it is a combustion reactant, not a component.
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