Octane number of gasoline is a measure of its (A) Resistance to knock (B) Ignition delay (C) Ignition temperature (D) Smoke point

Octane number of gasoline is a measure of its
(A) Resistance to knock
(B) Ignition delay
(C) Ignition temperature
(D) Smoke point
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(A) Resistance to knock
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