The highest value of octane number among the following is of:

n-butane

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toluene

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i-pentane

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octane

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Solution

The correct option is A toluene
Octane number is a standard measure of the performance of an engine or aviation fuel. The higher the octane number a fuel has, more compression the fuel can withstand before igniting. Also, higher the octane number, better is the performance of the fuel.
In the given options, toluene has the highest octane number.

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