Hydrocarbons Question 322

Question: Which is the best antiknock compound or Which one of the following substances is used as an antiknock compound [CPMT 1974, 81, 99, 2000;RPMT 2002; CBSE PMT 1996; KCET (Med.) 2000 MP PET 1985, 87, 97, 2001; MP PMT 1994, 96; AIIMS 2000]

Options:

A) Lead tetrachloride

B) Lead acetate

C) Zinc ethyl

D) Tetraethyl lead (TEL)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Tetraethyl lead (TEL) is an anti-knocking compounds when mixed with petrol tend to improve the octane no.

and therefore, decreases the knocking in the cylinder of the combustion engine.