Which one of the following is known as cetane?
- A. Hexadecane ✓
- B. Heptadecane
- C. Octadecane
- D. Nonadecane
Correct Answer: A. Hexadecane
Explanation
Cetane is the common or trivial name for hexadecane (C_{16}H_{34}), which is used as the prime reference fuel for determining the cetane number of diesel.
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