Smoke point of kerosene is the
(A) Time after which smoking starts on burning
(B) Temperature at which smoking starts
(C) Maximum height of flame (in mm) without causing smoking, when burnt
in a standard lamp
(D) None of these

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Answer :

(B) Temperature at which smoking starts

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