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General Knowledge · Q158

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 158

Q158

Which of the following is used to increase the anti-knocking property of petrol ?

A.
Tetramethyl lead
B.
Tetraethyl lead
Answer
C.
Trimethyl lead
D.
Triethyl lead

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
An anti-knocking agent is the substance which is used to reduce the engine knocking. It increases the octane number of the fuel. It helps in auto-ignition by raising the temperature and pressure. TEL is tetraethyl Lead which is used as an anti-knocking compound.