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.