Question

What is the stoichiometric ratio of the Air + Gasoline mixture?

(a) 14.5:1

(b) 1:14.5

(c) 14.7:1

(d) 14.3:1

The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

I would like to ask this question from Internal Combustion Engine topic in section Design of IC Engine Components of Automotive Engine Design

Answer 1

Right option is (c) 14.7:1

To elaborate: The stoichiometric ratio of Air + Gasoline mixture is 14.7:1 which means 14.7 parts of air are required to burn 1 part of the fuel.