Chapter 10, Problem 38A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The advantages and disadvantage of use of tetraethyl lead in gasoline needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction: Gasoline is one of the most common fuel which is obtained after refinement of crude oil or petroleum. It is a volatile and flammable liquid oil. During the production of kerosene it is formed as by product. Since it can vaporize at low temperature therefore it is mainly used as fuel in different machines.

Answer to Problem 38A

Tetraethyl lead is one of the anti-knocking agent and is used to reduce the uncontrolled combustion in the engine.

One of the disadvantage of tetraethyl lead is that it produces lead oxide which is poisonous for catalytic converters. It is also added poisonous lead in environment.

Explanation of Solution

The uncontrolled combustion in engine can be prevented with the help of fuel with sufficient octane rating. The uncontrolled combustion in engine is called as engine knocking. Antiknock agents are used to increase the efficiency of engine and peak the power.

Tetraethyl lead is one of the anti-knocking agent and is used to reduce the uncontrolled combustion in the engine.

One of the disadvantage of tetraethyl lead is that it produces lead oxide which is poisonous for catalytic converters. It is also added poisonous lead in environment.

Conclusion

Tetraethyl lead is one of the anti-knocking agent and is used to reduce the uncontrolled combustion in the engine.

One of the disadvantage of tetraethyl lead is that it produces lead oxide which is poisonous for catalytic converters. It is also added poisonous lead in environment.