Common jet fuel is usually a refined form of

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  1. Diesel
  2. Hydrazine
  3. Kerosene
  4. Alcohol

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Option 3 : Kerosene
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Explanation:

Kerosene commonly used as Jet fuel because of the following advantages:

  • Cheap: kerosene is cheaper as compared to other options available for Jet fuel.
  • Safe to handle: Kerosene​ is relatively non-toxic & doesn't ignite all that easily.
  • Kerosene is Storable and transportable in common structural metals.
  • Kerosene doesn't clog up the engine.
  • Kerosene has a lower viscosity rating during flight operation.
  • Kerosene has a lowering freezing point which makes it a better fuel to be used for high altitude where the temperature is very low.
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