Hydrocarbons Question 140
Question: The addition of tetraethyl lead to petrol [MP PET 1993]
Options:
A) Lowers its octane number
B) Raises its octane number
C) May raise or lower the octane number
D) Has no effect on octane number
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Tetraethyl lead is anti-knocking agent it increases the octane no.
of the fuel.