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.
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