Answer to Question #265881 in General Chemistry for Mikay

Question

Oxygenated fuels are used as motor vehicle fuels or fuel additives because they burn cleaner, thereby reducing air pollution. They also affect the miles per gallon. Compare the fuel value and decide if oxygenation results in an increase or decrease in miles per gallon. Briefly explain why.

Answer 1

The Clean Air Act (the Act) seeks to reduce air pollution in the United States. Specifically, the Act (first passed in 1970) and its amendments require engines and fuels to produce less air pollution, among other requirements, to reduce air pollution from gasoline use.1 To meet the air pollution reduction goals of the Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took several actions: