an octane rating of zero indicates that only heptane, CH3(CH2)5CH3, is
being burned in an engine. Heptane produces knocking, whereas
2,2,4-trimethylpentane burns smoothly.
On Sun, 2 Mar 1997 archerka@plu.edu wrote:
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> I'm not sure if this is important but what exactly is an octane rating?
> For example what does it mean to have an octance rating of zero?
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> Another question. Section 4.13 is not listed on our study sheet. Do we
> have to study this section?
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> K.Archer
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