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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following methods can be used to increase the octane rating of gasoline?
Options
A Adding branched-chain alkanes
B Adding tetraethyllead
C Adding aromatic hydrocarbons
D All of these
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

All three methods increase octane rating: branched-chain alkanes and aromatic hydrocarbons have higher octane numbers than straight-chain alkanes; tetraethyllead was used as an antiknock additive.

Hint

What methods improve octane rating?

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