Cetane number of diesel fuel will increase with the addition of

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Cetane number of diesel fuel will increase with the addition of (A) n-decane (B) n-hexadecane (C) n-hexane (D) a-methyihaphthalene

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

As cetane number represents the percentage (by volume) of cetane, ie, n-hexadecane, in a mixture, it increases when n-hexadecane is added to the mixture.

Q. Cetane number of diesel fuel will increase with the addition of

n-decane

n-hexadecane

n-hexane

a-methyihaphthalene

As cetane number represents the percentage (by volume) of cetane, ie, $n$ -hexadecane, in a mixture, it increases when $n$ -hexadecane is added to the mixture.