The tetraethyl lead mixed in petrol works as:

cooling agent

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anti-knocking agent

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bleaching agent

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A anti-knocking agent
Tetraethyl lead (TEL) is mixed in petrol as an anti-knocking agent. It increases the octane number of petrol.

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