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Download Solution PDFMany nations blend petrol with ethanol to reduce the emission of CO. The mixture is known as
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Download Solution PDFThe mixture of petrol and ethanol to reduce the emission of carbon monoxide is known as Gasohol.
Gasohol:
- Gasohol is a blend of gasoline and ethanol. Ethanol is a type of alcohol that is made from corn or sugarcane.
- Gasohol is typically a blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. However, there are also gasohol blends that contain up to 85% ethanol.
- Gasohol is blended with gasoline to reduce the emission of carbon monoxide.
- Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced when gasoline is burned. It is a major contributor to smog and can be harmful to human health.
- Gasohol reduces the emission of carbon monoxide because ethanol burns more cleanly than gasoline.
- Gasohol is also blended with gasoline to improve the octane rating of gasoline.
- Octane rating is a measure of how resistant gasoline is to knocking. Knocking is a type of engine misfire that can damage the engine.
- Gasohol has a higher octane rating than gasoline, so it can help to prevent knocking.
- Gasohol is used in many countries around the world.
- It is particularly popular in Brazil, where it is used in over 90% of the gasoline that is sold.
- Gasohol is also used in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
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