Question

Tetraethyl lead is a :
(1) poisonous compound present in petrol
(2) antiknock compound
(3) component of ethyl fluid
(4) propellants

• A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
• B. 1 and 2 are correct
• C. 2 and 4 are correct
• D. 1 and 3 are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Tetraethyl lead is a poisonous compound present in petrol. It is a antiknocking compound and improves the octane number of the fuel. It is also a component of ethyl fluid.