What is indicated by a gasoline's octane rating?

A) the degree of branching in the gasoline hydrocarbons
B) the degree at which the compound ignites
C) the percentage of octane in the mixture
D) a measure of how many degrees it takes to ignite a mixture of octane
E) none of the above


Answer: A

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