Q8 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2020 · Chemistry
Which compound present in diesel?
- Correct answerACetane
- B$\mathrm{TiCl}_4$
- CCyclo pentandienyl manganese carbonyl
- DIso octane
Solution
Diesel is fraction of petroleum having $C_{15}-C_{18}$ composition and boiling point in the range of 573 - 673 K. Generally cetane $\left[\mathrm{CH}_3-\left(\mathrm{CH}_2\right)_{14}-\mathrm{CH}_3\right]$ and $\alpha$-methyl naphthalene


Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.