Why is lead compound added to petrol? What is its harm? - Vidyadip

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Why is lead compound added to petrol? What is its harm?

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Lead compound is added to petrol to ensure smooth burning of petrol in the vehicles. Lead compounds in petrol are harmful because the exhaust pipes of the vehicles release these toxic lead compounds whose inhalation leads to diseases like anemia, brain damage, and may even cause death.

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