...chemical structure of Gasoline?

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Question by Lenny
Submitted on 5/3/2004
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what is the chemical structure of Gasoline?

Answer by schlupp
Submitted on 5/26/2004
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CxHy x=3-11 y=2-24 Some additives, no lead, some sulfur. Gasoline consists of 150-200 or more components. There is not only one chemical structure.

Answer by God
Submitted on 7/15/2004
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Because, my child. That is all.

Answer by smart dude
Submitted on 12/2/2004
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you are all losers who need lives

Answer by TJ
Submitted on 8/1/2005
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The main component in gasoline however is a constitutional isomer of octane. It is something like 2,2,3 tri-methyl pentane.

Answer by Zcyteck
Submitted on 9/7/2005
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Any1 know what kind of substances there are created during gasoline combustion? (in an engine), if we assume the gasolines chemical structure is C6H14?

Answer by Zack
Submitted on 3/6/2006
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Gasoline is 2,2,4-trimethylpentane. It is what's called a branched alkane. The petroleum industry calls it "isooctane" inappropriately. Shorthand, it is CH3CH(CH3)CH2C(CH3)2CH3.

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