Which one of the following have lowest octane number
A. Iso-octane
B. n-heptane
C. n-Hexane
D. n-Hexadecane

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Correct Answer - D
Strainght chain alkanes have lower octane number than branced chain alkanes. Further, the value of octane number decreases with increase in length of carbon chain. Therefore, n-hexadecane `(C_(16)H_(34))` has lowest octane number

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