Phenols are added in gasoline to____________________?

Correct answer: B. Act as an antioxidant

  • A. Improve the octane number
  • B. Act as an antioxidant
  • C. Reduce its viscosity
  • D. Increase its pour point

Explanation

Phenols act as antioxidants by interrupting free-radical oxidation reactions that produce gums and other unstable products in gasoline. They are not primarily added to alter viscosity or pour point.

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