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What are the effects of lead compounds ?

Petro/diesel used in automobiles contains tetraethyl lead, (C2H5)4Pb. Tetraethyl lead acts as an anti-knocking agent. Anti-knocking agent such as, tetraethyl lead is added to petrol/diesel to make its combustion smoother.

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