Statement (1) is correct: Fuel obtained from plastic waste through processes like pyrolysis often yields a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. The liquid product before extensive refining can have a lower octane rating compared to standard gasoline, although it can be upgraded. Statement (2) is incorrect: Octane number measures a fuel's resistance to knocking or detonation under compression. A higher octane number indicates greater resistance to detonation, allowing the fuel to withstand higher compression ratios before igniting spontaneously.
Consider the following statements and choose the right options given below. (1) Fuel obtained from plastic waste has low octane rating. (2) Lower the octane number, more is the ability of the fuel to withstand compression without detonating.
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2023 · Topic: The Fuel (Fuel Quality: Octane Number, Cetane Number)
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