A) Tetraethyl lead
B) Lead tetrachloride
C) Lead acetate
D) Ethyl acetate
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
One of the methods of improving the quality of gasoline, is to increase its octane number by adding very small quantities of certain compounds which reduce knocking. Such compounds are known as anti knocking compounds. Tetraethyl lead is an anti knocking compound. It decomposes to produce radicals which combine with the radical produce due to irregular combustion. As result, the reaction chains are broken and smooth burning of fuel occurs. It prevents knocking.
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