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The addition of tetraethyl lead to petro...

The addition of tetraethyl lead to petrol

A

Lowers its octane number

B

Has no effect on octane number

C

May raise or lower the octane number

D

Raises its octane number.

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Tetraethyl lead is anti`-` knocking agent it increases the octane no. of the fuel
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