Question

5. Emmanuel Juan, a fisherman, went home with some of his catch. He told his son
to cook the fish but his son said, "Father, the stove ran out of fuel. He told him
to buy some so they can start cooking. Which organic compound do you think
the boy will buy?
a Kerosene
b. Gasoline
c. Lubricating oil
d. Isopropyl alcohol​

Answer 1

Explanation:

It is a) kerosene oil is used

Answer 2

The organic compound that the boy will buy is kerosene. (Option a)

• Kerosene is a by-product of petroleum and is used for cooking, heating, lighting, other purposes.
• It burns easily and produces a lot of heat and light energy which can be used as per needs.
• Its vapors scatter quickly in the air and form a highly flammable vapor cloud.
• Gasoline is used in vehicles, lubricating oil is to reduce friction, and isopropyl alcohol is used as an antiseptic.