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The octane number of zero is assigned to

A. 2-methyl octane

B. n-heptane

C. iso-octane

D. 3-methyl octane

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

n-heptane is defined as the zero point of the octane rating scale. 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane has an octane rating of 100, whereas n-heptane has an octane rating of 0. The octane number is based on an arbitrary scale which is a measure of its ability to resist knocking, as it burns on combustion.

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Comments ( 3 )

  1. Deepak Naik
    Deepak Naik :
    4 years ago

    Explain

  2. Ayush Kumar
    Ayush Kumar :
    5 years ago

    Send me these types of questions

  3. Asad Jan
    Asad Jan :
    7 years ago

    Yes n heptane is right answer but explained with reason

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