SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q59

Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding hydrocarbons?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Carbon compounds cannot get oxidised on combustion.

The statement that is NOT correct regarding hydrocarbons is:

Carbon compounds cannot get oxidised on combustion.

This is incorrect because carbon compounds do get oxidized on combustion, releasing carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O), along with a large amount of heat and light.