Chapter 10, Problem 38A

Interpretation Introduction

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.

Conclusion

Formula of tetraethyl lead (TEL) is ${\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\right)}_{\text{4}}\text{Pb}$ . It is a lead compound and used widely as an additive in the gasoline.