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The addition of tetraethyl lead to petrol

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lowers its octane no.

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Raise its octane no

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may raises or lower the octane

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no effect

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Solution

The correct option is B
Raise its octane no

Tetra ethyl lead is anti knocking agent that increases the octane no. of fuel

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