Hydrocarbons Question 354

Question: Octane number can be changed by [AFMC 2004]

Options:

A) Isomerisation

B) Alkylation

C) Cyclisation

D) All of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The octane numbers of Fuel can be improved by increasing the percentage of branched chain alkanes, alkenes and aromatic hydrocarbon.

Thus octane number can be changed by isomerisation (reforming), alkylation and aromatisation (cyclisation) etc.