Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

We used Pb(C2H5)4in the gasoline to reduce:

Correct answer: D. Knocking of engine

  • A. Consumption of fuel
  • B. Price of fuel
  • C. The octane number of fueL
  • D. Knocking of engine

Explanation

The addition of Pb(C2H5)4 in gasoline reduces knocking in the engine by increasing the octane number of fuel. Knocking is caused by premature combustion of fuel, which can damage the engine.

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