Environmental Chemistry Question 56
Question: Leaded petrol used to be the primary source of air-borne lead emission. This problem has been overcome by
Options:
A) using TEL loaded petrol
B) using ethanol-mixed petrol
C) using unleaded petrol
D) Using MTBE loaded petrol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] (1) TEL (Tetraethyl lead) prevents knocking but not lead. (2) Ethanol-mixed petrol is CO free but not lead-free. (3) In India, lead free petrol is being used in automobiles. Thus, emission of lead is prevented. (4) MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) prevents knocking but not lead.
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