Paraffins are desirable in lubricating oil, as it has got high (A) Viscosity (B) Viscosity index (C) Smoke point (D) Pour poin

Paraffins are desirable in lubricating oil, as it has got high
(A) Viscosity
(B) Viscosity index
(C) Smoke point
(D) Pour poin
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(C) Smoke point
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