Questions: Multiple Choice Question The hydrocarbon mixture that is composed of alkanes, cycloalkanes, and some aromatic hydrocarb gasoline kerosene natural gas petroleum

Multiple Choice Question
The hydrocarbon mixture that is composed of alkanes, cycloalkanes, and some aromatic hydrocarb
gasoline
kerosene
natural gas
petroleum
Transcript text: Multiple Choice Question The hydrocarbon mixture that is composed of alkanes, cycloalkanes, and some aromatic hydrocarb gasoline kerosene natural gas petroleum
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Understand the Components of the Hydrocarbon Mixture

The question asks about a hydrocarbon mixture composed of alkanes, cycloalkanes, and some aromatic hydrocarbons. These are different types of hydrocarbons that can be found in various natural resources.

Step 2: Analyze the Options
  • Gasoline: A refined product from crude oil, primarily composed of alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbons.
  • Kerosene: Another refined product, but it has a different composition, typically with fewer aromatic hydrocarbons.
  • Natural Gas: Mainly composed of methane and other light alkanes, with little to no cycloalkanes or aromatic hydrocarbons.
  • Petroleum: A broad term for crude oil, which contains a mixture of alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Step 3: Determine the Best Fit

The description of the hydrocarbon mixture matches both gasoline and petroleum. However, gasoline is a more specific refined product that fits the description of having alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbons.

Final Answer

The hydrocarbon mixture that is composed of alkanes, cycloalkanes, and some aromatic hydrocarbons is best described as \(\boxed{\text{gasoline}}\).

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