Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Chemistry.

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1.

Which of the following compound is added to the petrol engine to overcome the problems caused by tetra ethyl lead (TEL)?

A. Methylene dibromide
B. Ethylene dibromide
C. Propylene dibromide
D. Butylene dibromide
Answer» C. Propylene dibromide
2.

What is the work of TEL in addition in petrol engine?

A. It increases its induction period by 200-300 %
B. It decreases the induction period by 50 %
C. It increases the induction period by 50-100 %
D. It increases the induction period by 400-500 %
Answer» B. It decreases the induction period by 50 %
3.

How is knocking produced in a petrol engine?

A. Due to the size of the engine
B. Due to spontaneous combustion in the engine
C. Due to the presence of less impurities in the fuel
D. Due to the parts of the engine
Answer» C. Due to the presence of less impurities in the fuel
4.

At most how much ml of TEL can be added, so as to increase the octane rating of aviation fuel?

A. 15 ml per gallon
B. 9 ml per gallon
C. 7 ml per gallon
D. 5 ml per gallon
Answer» D. 5 ml per gallon
5.

At what temperature does TEL (tetra ethyl lead) starts getting decomposed?

A. 500 <sup>0</sup>C
B. 100 <sup>0</sup>C
C. 900 <sup>0</sup>C
D. 200 <sup>0</sup>C
Answer» E.
6.

Gasoline containing TEL is colourless to indicate its poisonous nature.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

How much ml of tetra ethyl lead (TEL) is added to aviation petrol?

A. 1 ml/litre
B. 0.5 ml/litre
C. 2 ml/ litre
D. 3 ml/litre
Answer» B. 0.5 ml/litre
8.

What is the specific gravity of tetra ethyl lead (TEL)?

A. 1.09
B. 1
C. 1.97
D. 1.62
Answer» E.
9.

Which compound is usually added to decrease the knocking in the engine?

A. Sulphur
B. Phosphorous
C. Tetra ethyl lead
D. Vanadium penta-oxide
Answer» D. Vanadium penta-oxide
10.

How can we increase the octane rating of gasoline?

A. By addition of fuel of low anti-knock value
B. By addition of fuel of high anti-knock value
C. By adding a product of high cetane rating
D. By heating of the fuel
Answer» C. By adding a product of high cetane rating