AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    Which of the following has highest knocking property?

    A) Aromatic hydrocarbons

    B) Olefins

    C) Branched chain paraffins

    D) Straight chain paraffins

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Knocking character of fuel is increased with decrease octane number of fuel, The octane number increase in the order straight chain alkenes < branched chain alkenes < olefins < cycloalkenes < aromatic compounds Since, straight chain alkene has minimum octane number hence, it produces maximum knocking.


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