Q8 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2020 · Chemistry

Which compound present in diesel?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Cetane
  • B
    $\mathrm{TiCl}_4$
  • C
    Cyclo pentandienyl manganese carbonyl
  • D
    Iso 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 Figure

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

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