OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 27 of 30

Paraffins are fully saturated (no double bond). They remain unchanged over long periods of geological time and they are?

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Direct Answer

Option C: stable

Paraffins (alkanes) are fully saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons with single covalent bonds, rendering them chemically stable and unreactive under normal storage conditions.

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Unstable

Soluble

stable (Correct Answer)

Reactive

Detailed Explanation & Context

Paraffins (alkanes) are fully saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons with single covalent bonds, rendering them chemically stable and unreactive under normal storage conditions.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO/OCTF).

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