Lead (Pb), one of the important criteria air pollutants, was widely used in petrol due to its efficacy…
Tetraethyl lead was added to petrol as an antiknocking agent because it raised the octane rating and prevented premature detonation in the engine. Its use released lead into…
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Lead (Pb), one of the important criteria air pollutants, was widely used in petrol due to its efficacy in?
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Tetraethyl lead was added to petrol as an antiknocking agent because it raised the octane rating and prevented premature detonation in the engine. Its use released lead into the air, which is why leaded petrol has been phased out. Hence the answer is antiknocking.
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