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Mechanical Engineering · Q102

Internal Combustion Engines (I.C. Engines)

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 102

Q102

Which of the following fuel detonates readily?

A.
Benzene
B.
Iso-octane
C.
Normal heptane
Answer
D.
Alcohol

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Normal heptane fuel detonates readily. Octane number equates to the anti-knock qualities of a comparison mixture of heptane and isooctane which is expressed as the percentage of isooctane in heptane and is listed on pumps for gasoline (petrol) dispensed globally.
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