The compound that has the least value for octane number is :
A
2-methyl heptane
B
Iso-octane
C
2,2-dimethyl hexane
D
N-heptane
Correct Answer: N-heptane
Octane rating or octane number is a standard measure of the performance of a motor or aviation fuel. The higher the octane number, the more compression the fuel can withstand. Isooctane (upper) has an octane rating of 100 whereas n-heptane has an octane rating of 0.