which compound is added to petrol to prevent engines from 'knocking'?

TEL i.e. Tetraethyl lead is added to petrol as an antiknocking agent.

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An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs
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