Chemical Engineering - Petroleum Refinery Engineering - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Petroleum Refinery Engineering - Section 7 (Q.No. 3)
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Tetra-ethyl lead is added in gasoline to
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Ranjeet said:
4 years ago
In the early 20th century, automotive manufacturers were searching for a chemical that would reduce engine knock.
In 1921, automotive engineers working for General Motors discovered that tetraethyl lead (better known as a lead) provided octane to gasoline, preventing engine knock.
In 1921, automotive engineers working for General Motors discovered that tetraethyl lead (better known as a lead) provided octane to gasoline, preventing engine knock.
Gautam kumar said:
4 years ago
I think the answer is incorrect because it is used in petrol to increase its cetane number.
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