Engineering Board Exam Reviewer · Chemistry · medium

The octane number of gasoline is a measure of its:

1. Energy content
2. Volatility
3. Resistance to knocking
4. Sulfur content

Answer

C. Resistance to knocking

Solution

Isooctane = 100; n-heptane = 0.

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