Why were some fuels called unleaded? I. Lead used to be added to diesel to improve its octane rating II. Blends with minimal lead content replaced lead-heavy fuels.

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Why were some fuels called unleaded?
I. Lead used to be added to diesel to improve its octane rating
II. Blends with minimal lead content replaced lead-heavy fuels.
 
a. Both I and II
b. I only
c. Neither I nor II
d. II only
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