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Why does kerosene burn with a blue flame in wick stove but produces a yellow flame when burnt in a lamp?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks why kerosene burns with a blue flame in a wick stove but produces a yellow flame when burnt in a lamp. 2. **Combustion of Kerosene**: Kerosene is a hydrocarbon fuel that burns in the presence of oxygen. The nature of the flame produced during combustion depends on the availability of oxygen. 3. **Blue Flame in Wick Stove**: - In a wick stove, kerosene burns with a blue flame. ...
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