Which one of the following is known as cetane? (a) Hexadecane (b) Heptadecane (c) Octadecane (d) Nonadecane

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Q: 39 (CDS-I/2024)
Which one of the following is known as cetane?
(a) Hexadecane
(b) Heptadecane
(c) Octadecane
(d) Nonadecane

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

CDS-I

Cetane is another name for hexadecane, a straight-chain alkane containing 16 carbon atoms. It is used as a reference fuel to measure the quality of diesel fuel.