Tetraethyl lead (C2H2)4Pb is used as an antoknock agent and abandoned because of its hazardous product during the combustion of fuel. The hazardous product is
Correct answer: C. Lead
- A. CO2
- B. CO
- C. Lead
- D. Free radica ethyne (C2H2)
Explanation
TEL can cause chronic lead poisoning, and hence its hazardous product is lead.
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