Determine whether each of the following materials will burn.1. sodium hydroxide (NaOH)2. toluene (C7H8)yes3. cyclohexane (C6H12)no4. pentanol (C5H120)

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Determine whether each of the following materials will burn. 1. sodium hydroxide (NaOH) 2. toluene (C7H8) yes 3. cyclohexane (C6H12) no 4. pentanol (C5H120)