Which of the following has the highest octane number? (A) Aromatics(B) i-paraffins(C) Naphthenes(D) Olefins

Which of the following has the highest octane number?
(A) Aromatics
(B) i-paraffins
(C) Naphthenes
(D) Olefins
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(A) Aromatics
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