Gum formation in stored gasoline is mainly due to the – McqOptions

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1.	Gum formation in stored gasoline is mainly due to the
A.	alkylation of unsaturates.
B.	presence of sulphur.
C.	oxidation & polymerisation of unsaturates.
D.	higher aromatic content.
Answer» C. oxidation & polymerisation of unsaturates.

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