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Q: Tetraethyl lead is used as

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    Fire extinguisher
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    Gasoline additive
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    Mosquito repellent
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    Pain killer
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Answer : 2. "Gasoline additive"
Explanation :

Answer: B) Gasoline additive Explanation: Tetraethyl lead is a highly toxic compound used as a gasoline additive. Tetraethyl lead abbreviated as TEL, is an organo lead compound with the formula (CH3CH2)4Pb. It is a petro-fuel additive which in turn caused increased vehicle performance. This is also used as an antiknock agent in gasoline and jet fuels. Tetraethyl lead is absorbed rapidly by the skin, the lungs, and the gastrointestinal tract. It is converted to triethyl lead, which might be responsible for its toxicity.

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