Concept explainers
Interpretation: The advantage of using tetraethyl lead in gasoline and its two disadvantages needs to be described.
Concept introduction: Conservation is one of the largest important characteristics of energy and the overall energy of the universe remains the same.
Answer to Problem 38A
Advantage of using tetraethyl lead in gasoline is to eliminate knocking on engine. Disadvantage is tetraethyl lead causes raise in emission in atmosphere and cardiovascular issues in human bodies.
Explanation of Solution
Tetraethyl lead eliminates knocking on engine. But it reduces catalytic effectiveness of the converters. In gasoline, tetraethyl lead causes cardiovascular issues and raises emissions in the atmosphere.
Formula of tetraethyl lead (TEL) is
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