Which of the following is an additive used for improving the cetane
number of diesel?
(A) Tetraethyl lead
(B) Tetramethyllead
(C) Ethyl nitrate or acetone
(D) None of these

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Tetraethyl lead

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