Question

Pick out the wrong statement.

a.

Pensky-Marten apparatus is used for determining flash points above 50°C.

b.

Characterisation factor of paraffinic crude oil is more than 12.

c.

Abel apparatus is used for determining flash points below 50°C.

d.

An oil having high susceptibility to change in viscosity with temperature changes, has a high viscosity index.

Answer: (d).An oil having high susceptibility to change in viscosity with temperature changes, has a high viscosity index.

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