Q844
The compound that has the least value for octane number is :
A.
2-methyl heptane
B.
Iso-octane
C.
2,2-dimethyl hexane
D.
N-heptane
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Octane rating or octane number is a standard measure of the performance of a motor or aviation fuel. The higher the octane number, the more compression the fuel can withstand. Isooctane (upper) has an octane rating of 100 whereas n-heptane has an octane rating of 0.