Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about biofuels?

Select the correct code from the options given below:

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect. Biofuels have high octane numbers as compared to fossil fuels such as diesel and petroleum. Octane number is a measure of the ability of a fuel to resist knocking when ignited in a mixture with air in the cylinder of an internal combustion engine.

Statement 2 is correct. Biofuels have lower energy density as compared to fossil fuels.

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