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The tetraethyl lead mixed in petrol ...

The tetraethyl lead mixed in petrol works as

A

cooling agent

B

anti - knocking agent

C

bleaching agent

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B

Tetraethyl lead (TEL) is mixed in petrol as an anti-knocking agent. It increases octane number of petrol.
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