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The organic compound used as antiknock agent in petroleum is____________?

A
(C2H5)4Pb
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B
TNT
C
CH3MgBr
D
(C2H5)2Hg

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(C2H5)4Pb
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B
TNT
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C
CH3MgBr
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D
(C2H5)2Hg
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Explanation
Tetraethyl lead, (C2H5)4Pb, was historically used as an antiknock additive in petroleum to raise octane rating.

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