Which hydrocarbon molecule with eight carbons would produce the lowest octane number (i.e., the most knocking) when used as a fuel in automobile? (a) 2-Methyl-3,3-dimethylpentane (b) n-Octane (c) 2-Isopropylpentane (d) 2-Methylheptane

Which hydrocarbon molecule with eight carbons would produce the lowest
octane number (i.e., the most knocking) when used as a fuel in automobile?
(a) 2-Methyl-3,3-dimethylpentane
(b) n-Octane
(c) 2-Isopropylpentane
(d) 2-Methylheptane
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n-Octane
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