Peat and light fuel oil contain very little sulphur

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The statement presents a claim about sulfur content in two materials: peat and light fuel oil, and asks whether this claim is true or false.
Option 1: True. If we consider this option, we would need to argue that both peat and light fuel oil inherently contain very little sulfur. However, sulfur content in these substances varies widely by source and processing. Peat can contain sulfur in organic forms and some inorganic sulfates, and its overall sulfur content is not universally negligible across all deposits. Light fuel oil (LFO) is a refined petroleum product whose sulfur content depends on the crude oil source and the grade of fuel; historically, many heating fuels contained measurable sulfur, though regulations have driven reductions in sulfur in more recent formulations. Therefore, asserting universally that both materials contain very little sulfur oversimplifies and may be inaccurate for many samples.
Option 2: False. This would align with the understanding that sulfur content is not inherently negligible in peat or light fuel oil across all cases. Peat can have detectable sulfur, and light fuel oil often contains sulfur compounds unless specifically treated to reduce sulfur during refining. Because sulfur content can vary and is not consistently negligible in either material, the blanket claim that both contain very little sulfur is not reliably true.
In summary, evaluating how sulfur occurs in these substances shows that the assertion of universally low sulfur is not supported by typical variations in composition and refinery practices, making the claim questionable. The reasoning hinges on recognizing variability in natural sources (peat) and refining processes (light fuel oil) and avoiding overgeneralization about sulfur content.

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Peat and light fuel oil contain very little sulphur

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