Question 259 Deck General

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According to the Chemical Data Guide, fuel oil number 6 has a flash point (degrees F) of _______________.

A 65
B 80 - 100
C 110 - 140
D 150 - 430(cc)
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 150 - 430(cc). According to the Chemical Data Guide for Bulk Shipment, fuel oil number 6 has a flash point range of 150 - 430 degrees Fahrenheit (closed cup). This flash point range is specified in the guide, making D the correct answer. The other answer choices are incorrect because A) 65 is too low, B) 80 - 100 is too low, and C) 110 - 140 is also too low for the flash point of fuel oil number 6, which falls within the 150 - 430 degree Fahrenheit range.

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