Chemical Engineering - Petroleum Refinery Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Petroleum Refinery Engineering - Section 2 (Q.No. 21)

Petroleum Refinery Engineering

21.

Phenols are added in gasoline to

improve the octane number.

act as an antioxidant.

reduce its viscosity.

increase its pour point.

Answer: Option

Explanation:

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4 comments Page 1 of 1.

Ravi said: 10 years ago

Please explain.

Mohd fuzail said: 9 years ago

Explain it, please.

Trushal said: 5 years ago

Explain the answer.

Bhoomi Mehta said: 5 years ago

Hi,

Aromatic amine/ hindered phenols that prevent gasoline components from reacting with oxygen in the air to form peroxides and gums.

Thanks.

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